# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Gorno-Altaysk (RGK)

> 10,175 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,175 km / 6,322 mi / 5,494 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 345° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 18:00 in Los Angeles, it's 08:00 in Gorno-Altaysk)
- **Elevation difference**: 837 ft (RGK is higher than LAX)

## Airports

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

### [Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rgk-gorno-altaysk-gorno-altaysk-airport/1ef266df-e8a7-607c-a172-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gorno-Altaysk, Russia
- ICAO: UNBG
- Timezone: Asia/Krasnoyarsk
- Coordinates: 51.970000, 85.830000
- Elevation: 965 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:00 in Los Angeles, it's 08:00 in Gorno-Altaysk.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rgk-gorno-altaysk-gorno-altaysk-airport/1ef266df-e8a7-607c-a172-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)