Distance From Castle Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, MER - GYD Distance

The distance from Castle Airport (MER) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 7025 miles or 11306 kilometers or 6101 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 Merced ( United States ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merced and Baku takes around 16 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castle Airport, Merced, United States to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 16 hours 9 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 • MER - GYD

Kilometers		11306 km
Statute Miles		7025 miles
Nautical Miles		6101 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 9 minutes

Castle Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - MER to GYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merced, United States and Baku, Azerbaijan. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MER - GYD

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

Location	Local Time
Merced (United States)	2026-02-01, 22:16:13 PST
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-02-02, 10:16:13 +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

Castle Airport (MER / KMER) Merced, United States

Destination

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