Distance From Drift River Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, DRF - GYD Distance

The distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 5343 miles or 8598 kilometers or 4640 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 Kenai ( United States ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

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

Estimated flight time from Drift River Airport, Kenai, 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 • DRF - GYD

Kilometers		8598 km
Statute Miles		5343 miles
Nautical Miles		4640 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

Drift River Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - DRF to GYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRF - GYD

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

Location	Local Time
Kenai (United States)	2026-09-18, 12:59:34 AKDT
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-09-19, 00:59:34 +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

Drift River Airport (DRF / 3AK5) Kenai, United States

Destination

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