Distance From Butler Aviation Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport

The distance from Butler Aviation Airport () to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 5342 miles or 8597 kilometers or 4639 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 Nikiski ( United States ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nikiski and Baku takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Butler Aviation Airport, Nikiski, United States to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 12 hours 16 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 • - GYD

Kilometers		8597 km
Statute Miles		5342 miles
Nautical Miles		4639 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

Butler Aviation Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - to GYD Flight Path

Location of Butler Aviation Airport & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nikiski to Baku nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nikiski, United States and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GYD

Time difference between Nikiski (United States) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 12 Hours.
Baku time is 12 Hours ahead of Nikiski.

Location	Local Time
Nikiski (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:09:49 AKDT
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-03-21, 11:09:49 +04

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

Butler Aviation Airport ( / 6AK3) Nikiski, United States

Destination

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan