Saint Petersburg to Kazan flights
Kazan lies 1,199 km (745 mi) 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 2 h 17 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.
| Saint Petersburg | Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 5.4 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | LED, 16 km out | KZN, 23 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 Kazan
Kazan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kazan International Airport (KZN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazan International Airport | KZN | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,303 ft | 411 ft |
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Staying in Kazan
Our booking partner lists 90 places to stay in Kazan. Of the 90 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 3 are five-star. Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kazan from Saint Petersburg?
1,199 km (745 mi) in a straight line, east of Saint Petersburg.
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Kazan by air?
About 2 h 17 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 Kazan?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Which airports are used for Saint Petersburg to Kazan flights?
Typically Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Kazan International Airport (KZN).
Where can I stay in Kazan?
Our booking partner lists 90 places to stay in Kazan, 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.