Saint Petersburg to Balashikha flights
Balashikha lies 644 km (400 mi) south-east of Saint Petersburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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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| Saint Petersburg | Balashikha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 150,103 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | LED, 16 km out | ZIA, 30 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pulkovo Airport (LED), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,402-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Balashikha
Balashikha is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 15,092-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO, 39 km), Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 43 km), Vnukovo International Airport (VKO, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhukovsky International Airport | ZIA | 30 km (19 mi) | 15,092 ft | 377 ft |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | SVO | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,139 ft | 622 ft |
| Domodedovo International Airport | DME | 43 km (27 mi) | 12,448 ft | 588 ft |
| Vnukovo International Airport | VKO | 49 km (30 mi) | 11,483 ft | 685 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Balashikha from Saint Petersburg?
644 km (400 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Saint Petersburg.
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Balashikha by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Petersburg and Balashikha?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saint Petersburg to Balashikha flights?
Typically Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA); Balashikha also has SVO, DME, VKO.
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.