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KUF to SBZ: distance & flight time
Samara (Kurumoch International Airport) → Sibiu (Sibiu International Airport)
1,273 mi
2,049 km · 1,106 nm
3h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,273 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 14m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KUF — Kurumoch International Airport · Samara, Russia
- SBZ — Sibiu International Airport · Sibiu, Romania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KUF
- ULY · Ulyanovsk East Airport83 mi away
- ULV · Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport95 mi away
- UUA · Bugulma Airport133 mi away
- KZN · Kazan International Airport149 mi away
Near SBZ
- TGM · Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport50 mi away
- CLJ · Cluj-Napoca International Airport72 mi away
- CSB · Caransebeş Airport92 mi away
- CRA · Craiova Airport102 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KUF from SBZ?
The flight distance from Samara (KUF) to Sibiu (SBZ) is 1,273 miles (2,049 km, 1,106 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KUF to SBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 14m 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 KUF to SBZ?
Nonstop service on KUF–SBZ 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 3h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Samara and Sibiu?
Sibiu is 1 hour behind Samara.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KUF to SBZ?
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Why are some KUF to SBZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KUF–SBZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.