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MCX to ZTU: distance & flight time
Makhachkala (Uytash Airport) → Zaqatala (Zaqatala International Airport)
100 mi
161 km · 87 nm
44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
100 miles nonstop takes roughly 44m gate to gate, flying southwest. 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
- MCX — Uytash Airport · Makhachkala, Russia
- ZTU — Zaqatala International Airport · Zaqatala, Azerbaijan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCX
- ZTU · Zaqatala International Airport100 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport138 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport138 mi away
Near ZTU
- KVD · Ganja Airport60 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport74 mi away
- TBS · Tbilisi International Airport89 mi away
- MCX · Uytash Airport100 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCX from ZTU?
The flight distance from Makhachkala (MCX) to Zaqatala (ZTU) is 100 miles (161 km, 87 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCX to ZTU?
A nonstop flight takes about 44m 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 MCX to ZTU?
Nonstop service on MCX–ZTU 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 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Makhachkala and Zaqatala?
Zaqatala is 1 hour ahead of Makhachkala.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCX to ZTU?
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Why are some MCX to ZTU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCX–ZTU 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.