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KEL to MCX: distance & flight time
Kiel (Kiel-Holtenau Airport) → Makhachkala (Uytash Airport)
1,862 mi
2,997 km · 1,618 nm
4h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,862 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 7m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KEL — Kiel-Holtenau Airport · Kiel, Germany
- MCX — Uytash Airport · Makhachkala, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KEL
- EUM · Neumünster Airport22 mi away
- WBG · Schleswig Air Base26 mi away
- FLF · Flensburg-Schäferhaus Airport41 mi away
- SGD · Sønderborg Airport43 mi away
Near MCX
- ZTU · Zaqatala International Airport100 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport138 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KEL from MCX?
The flight distance from Kiel (KEL) to Makhachkala (MCX) is 1,862 miles (2,997 km, 1,618 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KEL to MCX?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 7m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KEL to MCX?
Nonstop service on KEL–MCX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 7m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kiel and Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is 1 hour ahead of Kiel.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KEL to MCX?
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Why are some KEL to MCX fares phone-only?
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