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RUD to CRA: distance & flight time
Emam Shahr (Shahroud Airport) → Craiova (Craiova Airport)
1,719 mi
2,767 km · 1,494 nm
3h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-0.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,719 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 50m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RUD — Shahroud Airport · Emam Shahr, Iran
- CRA — Craiova Airport · Craiova, Romania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RUD
- GBT · Gorgan Airport51 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport69 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport107 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport140 mi away
Near CRA
- SBZ · Sibiu International Airport102 mi away
- BBU · Băneasa International Airport110 mi away
- CSB · Caransebeş Airport110 mi away
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RUD from CRA?
The flight distance from Emam Shahr (RUD) to Craiova (CRA) is 1,719 miles (2,767 km, 1,494 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RUD to CRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 50m 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 RUD to CRA?
Nonstop service on RUD–CRA 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 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Emam Shahr and Craiova?
Craiova is 0.5 hours behind Emam Shahr.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RUD to CRA?
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Why are some RUD to CRA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RUD–CRA 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.