Wuhan to Derbent flights
Derbent lies 5,899 km (3,666 mi) north-west of Wuhan, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 19 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.
| Wuhan | Derbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Russia |
| Population | 13.7 million | 105,965 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | -13 m (-43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | WUH, 22 km out | MCX, 98 km out |
Clocks in Derbent are 5 h behind Wuhan right now, so a 8 h 19 min journey lands only 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Derbent
Crossing from China into Russia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Wuhan
Wuhan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ezhou Huahu International Airport (EHU, 79 km).
Arriving in Derbent
Derbent is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), 98 km (61 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 | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,688 ft | 12 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,899 km (3,666 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Derbent from Wuhan?
5,899 km (3,666 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Wuhan.
How long does it take to get from Wuhan to Derbent by air?
About 8 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wuhan and Derbent?
Derbent is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Wuhan to Derbent flights?
Typically Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX).
What currency do I need in Derbent?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.