Distance From Big Bear City Airport to Sochi International Airport, RBF - AER Distance

The distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 6872 miles or 11059 kilometers or 5968 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Big Bear ( United States ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Bear and Sochi takes around 15 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Big Bear City Airport, Big Bear, United States to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 15 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RBF - AER

Kilometers		11059 km
Statute Miles		6872 miles
Nautical Miles		5968 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 47 minutes

Big Bear City Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - RBF to AER Flight Path

Location of Big Bear City Airport & Sochi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Big Bear to Sochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Big Bear, United States and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Big Bear, United States and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RBF - AER

Time difference between Big Bear (United States) and Sochi (Russia) is 11 Hours.
Sochi time is 11 Hours ahead of Big Bear.

Location	Local Time
Big Bear (United States)	2026-02-01, 23:52:21 PST
Sochi (Russia)	2026-02-02, 10:52:21 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Big Bear City Airport (RBF / L35) Big Bear, United States

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia