The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ulan-Ude Airport (Mukhino) (UUD) in Ulan Ude, Russia is 9,487 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 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 11:27 in Los Angeles, it's 03:27 in Ulan Ude. 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 1,562 feet between the two airports. Ulan-Ude Airport (Mukhino) sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Ude (UUD) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 37° (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 Ulan-Ude Airport (Mukhino) (UUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.