LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,972 km
7,439 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
11,972 km
7,439 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

LAX TJU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code LAX TJU
ICAO Code KLAX UTDK
City Los Angeles Kulyab
Country United States Tajikistan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 128 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 37.990000, 69.810000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 11,972 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Los Angeles, it's 12:32 in Kulyab. With a 13-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 2,165 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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