Distance From Kira Airport to Sochi International Airport, KIQ - AER Distance

The distance from Kira Airport (KIQ) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 7471 miles or 12023 kilometers or 6488 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kira ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kira and Sochi takes around 17 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kira Airport, Kira, Papua New Guinea to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 17 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIQ - AER

Kilometers		12023 km
Statute Miles		7471 miles
Nautical Miles		6488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 10 minutes

Kira Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - KIQ to AER Flight Path

Location of Kira Airport & Sochi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kira to Sochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kira, Papua New Guinea and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Kira, Papua New Guinea and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIQ - AER

Time difference between Kira (Papua New Guinea) and Sochi (Russia) is 7 Hours.
Sochi time is 7 Hours behind Kira.

Location	Local Time
Kira (Papua New Guinea)	2025-01-03, 22:09:01 +10
Sochi (Russia)	2025-01-03, 15:09:01 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kira Airport (KIQ / AYRA) Kira, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia