CEK to LBD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) to Khujand International Airport (LBD) is 1,783 km (1,108 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LBD to CEK).
How far is it from Chelyabinsk to Khujand?
The great-circle distance between Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) and Khujand International Airport (LBD) is 1,783 km (1,108 mi, 963 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 LBD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LBD is roughly southeast of CEK.
How is the CEK to LBD route written in code?
The pair is written CEK-LBD in IATA codes and USCC-UTDL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport is CEK (USCC), Khujand International Airport is LBD (UTDL).
| CEK | LBD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | Khujand International Airport |
| ICAO code | USCC | UTDL |
| Country | Russia | Tajikistan |
| Elevation | 769 ft | 1,450 ft |
| Rank by connections | #590 | #438 |
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.
LBD sits 681 ft (208 m) higher than CEK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CEK to LBD
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 Khujand?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) and Khujand International Airport (LBD) are 1,783 km (1,108 mi, 963 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CEK to LBD?
A typical nonstop flight between CEK and LBD takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LBD from CEK?
Khujand International Airport (LBD) lies roughly southeast of Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK).
Which airlines fly CEK to LBD?
2 airlines appear on the CEK-LBD route in the open dataset, including S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines.
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