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VIY to CKL: distance & flight time
Villacoublay (Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base) → Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base)
1,572 mi
2,530 km · 1,366 nm
3h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,572 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 33m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- VIY — Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base · Villacoublay, France
- 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 VIY
- CDG · Charles de Gaulle International Airport23 mi away
- TNF · Toussus-le-Noble Airport4 mi away
- ORY · Paris-Orly Airport9 mi away
- LBG · Paris-Le Bourget Airport18 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 VIY from CKL?
The flight distance from Villacoublay (VIY) to Shchyolkovo (CKL) is 1,572 miles (2,530 km, 1,366 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VIY to CKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 33m 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 VIY to CKL?
Nonstop service on VIY–CKL 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 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Villacoublay and Shchyolkovo?
Shchyolkovo is 2 hours ahead of Villacoublay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VIY to CKL?
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Why are some VIY to CKL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VIY–CKL 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.