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NLV to AFS: distance & flight time
Nikolayev (Mykolaiv International Airport) → Zarafshan (Sugraly Airport)
1,628 mi
2,620 km · 1,415 nm
3h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,628 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 40m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NLV — Mykolaiv International Airport · Nikolayev, Ukraine
- AFS — Sugraly Airport · Zarafshan, Uzbekistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NLV
- KHE · Kherson International Airport38 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport73 mi away
- KWG · Kryvyi Rih International Airport91 mi away
- KGO · Kirovograd Airport104 mi away
Near AFS
- NVI · Navoi Airport114 mi away
- BHK · Bukhara Airport128 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NLV from AFS?
The flight distance from Nikolayev (NLV) to Zarafshan (AFS) is 1,628 miles (2,620 km, 1,415 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NLV to AFS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 40m 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 NLV to AFS?
Nonstop service on NLV–AFS 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 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nikolayev and Zarafshan?
Zarafshan is 2 hours ahead of Nikolayev.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NLV to AFS?
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Why are some NLV to AFS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NLV–AFS 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.