Moscow to Los Angeles
12h 38m The flight from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 9,827 km (6,106 miles) and takes approximately 12h 38m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 341°, passing near 74.4° N, 82.0° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 52m | 18h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 36m | 13h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 55m | 11h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 34m | 11h 59m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DME | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Domodedovo International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Moscow | Los Angeles |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| ICAO | UUDD | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 55.4088, 37.9063 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 588 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Moscow to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Moscow (DME) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 12h 38m. The great-circle distance is 9,827 km (6,106 miles, 5,306 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 341°.
How far is Moscow from Los Angeles?
9,827 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,106 miles or 5,306 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DME and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,827 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 38m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.