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HRL to CKL: distance & flight time
Harlingen (Valley International Airport) → Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base)
6,196 mi
9,972 km · 5,384 nm
12h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,196 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 37m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HRL — Valley International Airport · Harlingen, United States
- CKL — Chkalovskiy Air Base · Shchyolkovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HRL
Near CKL
- BKA · Bykovo Airport18 mi away
- ZIA · Zhukovsky International Airport23 mi away
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International Airport26 mi away
- DME · Domodedovo International Airport33 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HRL from CKL?
The flight distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Shchyolkovo (CKL) is 6,196 miles (9,972 km, 5,384 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HRL to CKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 37m 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 Harlingen and Shchyolkovo?
Shchyolkovo is 8 hours ahead of Harlingen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HRL to CKL?
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