Elektrostal’ to Nizhniy Novgorod flights
Nizhniy Novgorod lies 349 km (217 mi) east of Elektrostal’, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
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| Elektrostal’ | Nizhniy Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 144,387 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 166 m (545 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | ZIA, 32 km out | GOJ, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Elektrostal’
Elektrostal’ is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 15,092-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 54 km), Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO, 69 km), Vnukovo International Airport (VKO, 78 km).
Arriving in Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport | GOJ | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,843 ft | 256 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nizhniy Novgorod from Elektrostal’?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, east of Elektrostal’.
How long does it take to get from Elektrostal’ to Nizhniy Novgorod by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Elektrostal’ and Nizhniy Novgorod?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Which airports are used for Elektrostal’ to Nizhniy Novgorod flights?
Typically Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ).
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.