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RND to CKL: distance & flight time
San Antonio (Randolph Air Force Base) → Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base)
6,001 mi
9,658 km · 5,215 nm
12h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,001 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 14m 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
- RND — Randolph Air Force Base · San Antonio, 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 RND
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport11 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport18 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport59 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base21 mi away
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 RND from CKL?
The flight distance from San Antonio (RND) to Shchyolkovo (CKL) is 6,001 miles (9,658 km, 5,215 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RND to CKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 14m 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 San Antonio and Shchyolkovo?
Shchyolkovo is 8 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RND to CKL?
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