Distance From Elista Airport to Sochi International Airport, ESL - AER Distance

The distance from Elista Airport (ESL) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 295 miles or 474 kilometers or 256 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 Elista ( Russia ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elista and Sochi takes around 0 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elista Airport, Elista, Russia to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 0 hours 40 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 • ESL - AER

Kilometers		474 km
Statute Miles		295 miles
Nautical Miles		256 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 40 minutes

Elista Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - ESL to AER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Elista, Russia and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESL - AER

Time difference between Elista (Russia) and Sochi (Russia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Elista (Russia)	2025-12-16, 08:10:14 MSK
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-16, 08:10:14 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

Elista Airport (ESL / URWI) Elista, Russia

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia