Kurgan to Chelyabinsk flights
Chelyabinsk lies 250 km (155 mi) west of Kurgan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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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| Kurgan | Chelyabinsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 309,285 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) |
| Nearest large airport | KRO, 5 km out | CEK, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kurgan
Kurgan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kurgan Airport (KRO), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | CEK | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,499 ft | 769 ft |
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Staying in Chelyabinsk
Our booking partner lists 38 places to stay in Chelyabinsk. Of the 38 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 196 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chelyabinsk from Kurgan?
250 km (155 mi) in a straight line, west of Kurgan.
How long does it take to get from Kurgan to Chelyabinsk by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kurgan and Chelyabinsk?
No, both are on Asia/Yekaterinburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kurgan to Chelyabinsk flights?
Typically Kurgan Airport (KRO) to Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK).
Where can I stay in Chelyabinsk?
Our booking partner lists 38 places to stay in Chelyabinsk, 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 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.