CEK to OVB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) to Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) is 1,336 km (830 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (OVB to CEK).
How far is it from Chelyabinsk to Novosibirsk?
The great-circle distance between Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) and Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) is 1,336 km (830 mi, 722 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 OVB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OVB is roughly east of CEK.
How is the CEK to OVB route written in code?
The pair is written CEK-OVB in IATA codes and USCC-UNNT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport is CEK (USCC), Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport is OVB (UNNT).
| CEK | OVB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport |
| ICAO code | USCC | UNNT |
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Elevation | 769 ft | 365 ft |
| Rank by connections | #590 | #183 |
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.
OVB sits 404 ft (123 m) lower than CEK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CEK to OVB
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | Aerocondor | ARD | Aerocondor | Active |
| 2G | Cargoitalia | CRG | White Pelican | No longer operating |
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 Novosibirsk?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK) and Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) are 1,336 km (830 mi, 722 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CEK to OVB?
A typical nonstop flight between CEK and OVB takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OVB from CEK?
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) lies roughly east of Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK).
Which airlines fly CEK to OVB?
2 airlines appear on the CEK-OVB route in the open dataset, including Aerocondor, Cargoitalia.
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