Flights to Magnitogorsk
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Magnitogorsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,663-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnitogorsk International Airport | MQF | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,663 ft | 1,430 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,663 ft, MQF can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,430 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Magnitogorsk
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnitogorsk to Moscow | Russia | 1,397 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Astana | Kazakhstan | 880 km (547 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Yekaterinburg | Russia | 398 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Nizhniy Novgorod | Russia | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Kazan | Russia | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk | Russia | 251 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Omsk | Russia | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Samara | Russia | 589 km (366 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Ufa | Russia | 248 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Voronezh | Russia | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Volgograd | Russia | 1,137 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Perm | Russia | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Saratov | Russia | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Tyumen | Russia | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Tolyatti | Russia | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Izhevsk | Russia | 532 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Ulyanovsk | Russia | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Yaroslavl | Russia | 1,288 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Makhachkala | Russia | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Orenburg | Russia | 320 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Astrakhan | Russia | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Beijing | China | 4,492 km (2,791 mi) | about 6 h 31 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,626 km (1,632 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Harbin | China | 4,763 km (2,960 mi) | about 6 h 51 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Shenyang | China | 4,823 km (2,997 mi) | about 6 h 56 min |
| Magnitogorsk to London | United Kingdom | 3,896 km (2,421 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Magnitogorsk to New York City | United States | 8,625 km (5,359 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Changchun | China | 4,802 km (2,984 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Magnitogorsk to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 1,879 km (1,168 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Magnitogorsk?
Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MQF from Magnitogorsk city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Magnitogorsk on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.