Direct (nonstop) flights from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk

3 airlines fly nonstop from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Balandino (CEK). It's 1,191 miles (1,916 km), about 2h 55m in the air. Operated by Smartavia, Pobeda, Aeroflot.

LED
Pulkovo Airport
🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Russia
CEK
Balandino
🇷🇺 Chelyabinsk, Russia
Flight Time
2h 55m
Distance
1,191 mi
1,916 km
CO₂/pax
201 kg
−54 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Smartavia +2
Time Diff
+2h
Operated by Smartavia Smartavia Pobeda Pobeda Aeroflot Aeroflot

Route data last updated: May 31, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Smartavia 5N Smartavia
Route
LED → CEK
Flight Time
2h 55m
Distance
1,191 mi
Pobeda DP Pobeda
Route
LED → CEK
Flight Time
2h 55m
Distance
1,191 mi
Aeroflot SU Aeroflot
Route
LED → CEK
Flight Time
2h 55m
Distance
1,191 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk with one stop · direct emits 201 kg CO₂ per passenger

LED GOJ (Nizhniy Novgorod) CEK
Leg 1: 1h 50m (554 mi) Leg 2: 1h 55m (692 mi) Total: ~3h 45m 🍃 255 kg CO₂ (+27% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LED → GOJ
1h 50m · 554 mi
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Leg 2
GOJ → CEK
1h 55m · 692 mi
View GOJ to CEK flights →
LED VKO (Moscow) CEK
Leg 1: 1h 35m (389 mi) Leg 2: 2h 25m (948 mi) Total: ~4h 🍃 257 kg CO₂ (+28% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LED → VKO
1h 35m · 389 mi
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Leg 2
VKO → CEK
2h 25m · 948 mi
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LED SVO (Moscow) CEK
Leg 1: 1h 25m (373 mi) Leg 2: 2h 35m (939 mi) Total: ~4h 🍃 253 kg CO₂ (+26% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LED → SVO
1h 25m · 373 mi
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Leg 2
SVO → CEK
2h 35m · 939 mi
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LED MSQ (Minsk) CEK
Leg 1: 1h 30m (418 mi) Leg 2: 3h 5m (1,335 mi) Total: ~4h 35m 🍃 328 kg CO₂ (+63% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LED → MSQ
1h 30m · 418 mi
View LED to MSQ flights →
Leg 2
MSQ → CEK
3h 5m · 1,335 mi
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LED HMA (Khanty-Mansiysk) CEK
Leg 1: 3h 10m (1,312 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (483 mi) Total: ~4h 50m 🍃 336 kg CO₂ (+67% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LED → HMA
3h 10m · 1,312 mi
View LED to HMA flights →
Leg 2
HMA → CEK
1h 40m · 483 mi
View HMA to CEK flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk?

A nonstop flight from Saint Petersburg (LED) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 1,191 miles (1,916 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk?

3 airlines: Smartavia, Pobeda, Aeroflot.

Is there a nonstop flight from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk?

Yes. 3 airlines: Smartavia, Pobeda, Aeroflot.

How far is Saint Petersburg from Chelyabinsk?

The flight distance from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk is 1,191 miles (1,916 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Miami.

What type of aircraft flies from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk?

At 2h 55m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk?

Roughly 201 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 1,005 km.

Is the return flight from Chelyabinsk to Saint Petersburg also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Pulkovo Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.