Chelyabinsk to Rudnyy flights
Rudnyy lies 267 km (166 mi) south-east of Chelyabinsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chelyabinsk | Rudnyy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 124,000 |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) | 158 m (518 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+5 (Asia/Qostanay) |
| Nearest large airport | CEK, 17 km out | KSN, 39 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rudnyy
Crossing from Russia into Kazakhstan: money changes from the Ruble to the Tenge (KZT); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Rudnyy
Rudnyy is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kostanay International Airport (KSN), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,229 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostanay International Airport | KSN | 39 km (24 mi) | 9,229 ft | 595 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rudnyy from Chelyabinsk?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chelyabinsk.
How long does it take to get from Chelyabinsk to Rudnyy by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chelyabinsk and Rudnyy?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chelyabinsk to Rudnyy flights?
Typically Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) to Kostanay International Airport (KSN).
What currency do I need in Rudnyy?
The Tenge (KZT).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.