CEK to DME: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME) is 1,485 km (922 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DME to CEK).
How far is it from Chelyabinsk to Moscow?
The great-circle distance between Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) and Domodedovo International Airport (DME) is 1,485 km (922 mi, 802 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CEK to DME?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DME is roughly west of CEK.
How is the CEK to DME route written in code?
The pair is written CEK-DME in IATA codes and USCC-UUDD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport is CEK (USCC), Domodedovo International Airport is DME (UUDD).
| CEK | DME | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | Domodedovo International Airport |
| ICAO code | USCC | UUDD |
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Elevation | 769 ft | 588 ft |
| Rank by connections | #590 | #26 |
Both ICAO codes start with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DME sits 181 ft (55 m) lower than CEK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CEK to DME
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7 | S7 Airlines | SBI | Siberian Airlines | Active |
| U6 | Ural Airlines | SVR | Sverdlovsk Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chelyabinsk from Moscow?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) and Domodedovo International Airport (DME) are 1,485 km (922 mi, 802 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CEK to DME?
A typical nonstop flight between CEK and DME takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DME from CEK?
Domodedovo International Airport (DME) lies roughly west of Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK).
Which airlines fly CEK to DME?
2 airlines appear on the CEK-DME route in the open dataset, including S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines.
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