IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
11,367 km
7,063 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,367 km
7,063 mi / 6,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IKU LAX
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IKU LAX
ICAO Code UCFL KLAX
City Tamchy Los Angeles
Country Kyrgyzstan United States
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,426 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 33.940000, -118.410000

Tamchy (IKU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,367 kilometers (7,063 miles / 6,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kyrgyzstan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Tamchy, it's 21:43 in Los Angeles. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,298 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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