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EKN to IES: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Riesa (Riesa-Göhlis Airport)
4,314 mi
6,943 km · 3,749 nm
8h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,314 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 56m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- IES — Riesa-Göhlis Airport · Riesa, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EKN
Near IES
- DRS · Dresden Airport21 mi away
- AOC · Altenburg-Nobitz Airport43 mi away
- LEJ · Leipzig/Halle Airport49 mi away
- QXH · Schönhagen Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from IES?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Riesa (IES) is 4,314 miles (6,943 km, 3,749 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to IES?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 56m 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 Elkins and Riesa?
Riesa is 6 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to IES?
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