Distance From Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Sochi International Airport, TSV - AER Distance

The distance from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 7956 miles or 12804 kilometers or 6909 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 Townsville ( Australia ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsville and Sochi takes around 18 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville, Australia to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 18 hours 17 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 • TSV - AER

Kilometers		12804 km
Statute Miles		7956 miles
Nautical Miles		6909 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 17 minutes

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - TSV to AER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Townsville, Australia and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TSV - AER

Time difference between Townsville (Australia) and Sochi (Russia) is 7 Hours.
Sochi time is 7 Hours behind Townsville.

Location	Local Time
Townsville (Australia)	2025-12-18, 01:01:04 AEST
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-17, 18:01:04 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

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV / YBTL) Townsville, Australia

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia