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ZRH to ULY: distance & flight time
Zurich (Zürich Airport) → Ulyanovsk (Ulyanovsk East Airport)
1,790 mi
2,881 km · 1,556 nm
3h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 59m 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
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
- ULY — Ulyanovsk East Airport · Ulyanovsk, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZRH
- EML · Emmen Air Base28 mi away
- ZQL · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport35 mi away
- BXO · Buochs Airport35 mi away
- FDH · Friedrichshafen Airport47 mi away
Near ULY
- ULV · Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport25 mi away
- KUF · Kurumoch International Airport83 mi away
- KZN · Kazan International Airport85 mi away
- CSY · Cheboksary Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZRH from ULY?
The flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Ulyanovsk (ULY) is 1,790 miles (2,881 km, 1,556 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZRH to ULY?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 59m 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 ZRH to ULY?
Nonstop service on ZRH–ULY 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 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Ulyanovsk?
Ulyanovsk is 2 hours ahead of Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZRH to ULY?
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Why are some ZRH to ULY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZRH–ULY 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.