LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,813 km
5,476 miles
UEN
Urengoy
Russia
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

LAX UEN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Urengoy Airport
IATA Code LAX UEN
ICAO Code KLAX USDU
City Los Angeles Urengoy
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 128 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 65.960000, 78.440000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Urengoy (UEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Urengoy Airport (UEN) in Urengoy, Russia is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Los Angeles, it's 16:01 in Urengoy. 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.

The return flight from Urengoy (UEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Urengoy Airport (UEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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