Ankara to Nazran flights
Nazran lies 1,056 km (656 mi) north-east of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Ankara | Nazran | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 3.5 million | 164,131 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 523 m (1,716 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | GRV, 77 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Nazran
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Nazran
Nazran is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ, 14 km), Magas Airport (IGT, 22 km), Nalchik Airport (NAL, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport | GRV | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 548 ft |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (regional) | OGZ | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,673 ft |
| Magas Airport (regional) | IGT | 22 km (14 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,165 ft |
| Nalchik Airport (regional) | NAL | 97 km (60 mi) | 7,218 ft | 1,461 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nazran from Ankara?
1,056 km (656 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Nazran by air?
About 2 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 Ankara and Nazran?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Nazran flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV); Nazran also has OGZ, IGT, NAL.
What currency do I need in Nazran?
The Ruble (RUB).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.