LED to OVB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) is 3,095 km (1,923 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (OVB to LED).
How far is it from St. Petersburg to Novosibirsk?
The great-circle distance between Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) is 3,095 km (1,923 mi, 1,671 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 LED to OVB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OVB is roughly east of LED.
How is the LED to OVB route written in code?
The pair is written LED-OVB in IATA codes and ULLI-UNNT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Pulkovo Airport is LED (ULLI), Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport is OVB (UNNT).
| LED | OVB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Pulkovo Airport | Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport |
| ICAO code | ULLI | UNNT |
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Elevation | 78 ft | 365 ft |
| Rank by connections | #82 | #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 287 ft (87 m) higher than LED, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LED to OVB
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6R | Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise | DRU | Mirny | Active |
| S7 | S7 Airlines | SBI | Siberian Airlines | Active |
| SU | Aeroflot Russian Airlines | AFL | Aeroflot | 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 St. Petersburg from Novosibirsk?
Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) are 3,095 km (1,923 mi, 1,671 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LED to OVB?
A typical nonstop flight between LED and OVB takes about 4h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OVB from LED?
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) lies roughly east of Pulkovo Airport (LED).
Which airlines fly LED to OVB?
3 airlines appear on the LED-OVB route in the open dataset, including Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise, S7 Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines.
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