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CNM to KIV: distance & flight time
Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) → Chisinau (Chişinău International Airport)
6,235 mi
10,034 km · 5,418 nm
12h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,235 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CNM — Cavern City Air Terminal · Carlsbad, United States
- KIV — Chişinău International Airport · Chisinau, Moldova
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CNM
- HOB · Lea County Regional Airport66 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport68 mi away
- INK · Winkler County Airport73 mi away
- PEQ · Pecos Municipal Airport79 mi away
Near KIV
- IAS · Iaşi Airport64 mi away
- BZY · Bălți International Airport83 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport90 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport100 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CNM from KIV?
The flight distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Chisinau (KIV) is 6,235 miles (10,034 km, 5,418 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CNM to KIV?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Carlsbad and Chisinau?
Chisinau is 9 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CNM to KIV?
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