Distance From Lawson Army Air Field to Sochi International Airport, LSF - AER Distance

The distance from Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 6153 miles or 9903 kilometers or 5344 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 Fort Benning ( United States ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Benning and Sochi takes around 14 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lawson Army Air Field, Fort Benning, United States to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 14 hours 8 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 • LSF - AER

Kilometers		9903 km
Statute Miles		6153 miles
Nautical Miles		5344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 8 minutes

Lawson Army Air Field to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - LSF to AER Flight Path

Location of Lawson Army Air Field & Sochi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Benning to Sochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Fort Benning, United States and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSF - AER

Time difference between Fort Benning (United States) and Sochi (Russia) is 7 Hours.
Sochi time is 7 Hours ahead of Fort Benning.

Location	Local Time
Fort Benning (United States)	2026-09-17, 01:35:01 EDT
Sochi (Russia)	2026-09-17, 08:35:01 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

Lawson Army Air Field (LSF / KLSF) Fort Benning, United States

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia