Ufa to Makhachkala flights
Makhachkala lies 1,445 km (898 mi) south-west of Ufa, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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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| Ufa | Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.1 million | 596,356 |
| Elevation | 158 m (518 ft) | -10 m (-33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | UFA, 21 km out | MCX, 22 km out |
Clocks in Makhachkala are 2 h behind Ufa right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 36 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ufa
Ufa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ufa International Airport (UFA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,339-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Makhachkala
Makhachkala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala Uytash International Airport | MCX | 22 km (14 mi) | 8,688 ft | 12 ft |
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Staying in Makhachkala
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Makhachkala. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makhachkala from Ufa?
1,445 km (898 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ufa.
How long does it take to get from Ufa to Makhachkala by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ufa and Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is 2 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Yekaterinburg).
Which airports are used for Ufa to Makhachkala flights?
Typically Ufa International Airport (UFA) to Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX).
Where can I stay in Makhachkala?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Makhachkala, 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.