Kazan to Penza flights
Penza lies 392 km (243 mi) south-west of Kazan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Kazan | Penza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 523,553 |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | KZN, 23 km out | PEZ, 9 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kazan
Kazan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kazan International Airport (KZN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Penza
Penza is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Penza Airport (PEZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,155 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penza Airport (regional) | PEZ | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,155 ft | 614 ft |
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Staying in Penza
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Penza. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (10). Guests have left 32 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Penza from Kazan?
392 km (243 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kazan.
How long does it take to get from Kazan to Penza by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kazan and Penza?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kazan to Penza flights?
Typically Kazan International Airport (KZN) to Penza Airport (PEZ).
Where can I stay in Penza?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Penza, bookable on this site.
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.