LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,871 km
6,134 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
9,871 km
6,134 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX ULN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code LAX ULN
ICAO Code KLAX ZMUB
City Los Angeles Ulan Bator
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 128 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 47.840000, 106.770000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 9,871 kilometers (6,134 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Mongolia. 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 03:31 in Los Angeles, it's 19:31 in Ulan Bator. With a 16-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 4,236 feet between the two airports. Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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