Warsaw to Balashikha flights
Balashikha lies 1,172 km (728 mi) north-east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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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| Warsaw | Balashikha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 150,103 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | WAW, 8 km out | ZIA, 30 km out |
Clocks in Balashikha are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Balashikha
Crossing from Poland into Russia: money changes from the Zloty 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 Warsaw
Warsaw is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,106-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, 35 km), Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO, 94 km).
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 Warsaw?
1,172 km (728 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Warsaw.
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Balashikha by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Balashikha?
Balashikha is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Warsaw).
Which airports are used for Warsaw to Balashikha flights?
Typically Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA); Balashikha also has SVO, DME, VKO.
What currency do I need in Balashikha?
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 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.