Distance From Papawai Airfield to Kurumoch International Airport

The distance from Papawai Airfield () to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) is 9809 miles or 15786 kilometers or 8519 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 Papawai ( New Zealand ) to Samara ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Papawai and Samara takes around 22 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Papawai Airfield, Papawai, New Zealand to Kurumoch International Airport, Samara, Russia is 22 hours 33 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 • - KUF

Kilometers		15786 km
Statute Miles		9809 miles
Nautical Miles		8519 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 33 minutes

Papawai Airfield to Kurumoch International Airport Flight Route Map - to KUF Flight Path

Location of Papawai Airfield & Kurumoch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Papawai to Samara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Papawai, New Zealand and Samara, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Papawai, New Zealand and Samara, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KUF

Time difference between Papawai (New Zealand) and Samara (Russia) is 9 Hours.
Samara time is 9 Hours behind Papawai.

Location	Local Time
Papawai (New Zealand)	2025-12-14, 17:17:28 NZDT
Samara (Russia)	2025-12-14, 08:17:28 +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

Papawai Airfield ( / NZPW) Papawai, New Zealand

Destination

Kurumoch International Airport (KUF / UWWW) Samara, Russia