Volgograd to Kirkuk flights
Kirkuk lies 1,473 km (915 mi) south of Volgograd, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Volgograd | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Iraq |
| Population | 1 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 346 m (1,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Volgograd) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | VOG, 14 km out | KIK, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kirkuk
Crossing from Russia into Iraq: money changes from the Ruble to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Volgograd
Volgograd is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Volgograd International Airport (VOG), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kirkuk
Kirkuk is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kirkuk International Airport (KIK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,809 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Erbil International Airport (EBL, 94 km), Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 94 km (58 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport (regional) | ISU | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,481 ft | 2,494 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kirkuk from Volgograd?
1,473 km (915 mi) in a straight line, south of Volgograd.
How long does it take to get from Volgograd to Kirkuk by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Volgograd and Kirkuk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Volgograd to Kirkuk flights?
Typically Volgograd International Airport (VOG) to Kirkuk International Airport (KIK); Kirkuk also has EBL, ISU.
What currency do I need in Kirkuk?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.