Samara to Nizhniy Novgorod flights
Nizhniy Novgorod lies 524 km (326 mi) north-west of Samara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 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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| Samara | Nizhniy Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | KUF, 33 km out | GOJ, 17 km out |
Clocks in Nizhniy Novgorod are 1 h behind Samara right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands only 25 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Samara
Samara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kurumoch International Airport (KUF), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport | GOJ | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,843 ft | 256 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nizhniy Novgorod from Samara?
524 km (326 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Samara.
How long does it take to get from Samara to Nizhniy Novgorod by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samara and Nizhniy Novgorod?
Nizhniy Novgorod is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Samara).
Which airports are used for Samara to Nizhniy Novgorod flights?
Typically Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) to Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ).
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.