Baku to Tashkent
2h 26m The flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) covers 1,616 km (1,004 miles) and takes approximately 2h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 81°, passing near 41.3° N, 59.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 56m | 3h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 04m | 2h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 48m | 2h 13m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 54m | 2h 19m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| GYD | TAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Heydar Aliyev International Airport | Tashkent International Airport |
| City | Baku | Tashkent |
| Country | Azerbaijan | Uzbekistan |
| ICAO | UBBB | UZTT |
| Coordinates | 40.4728, 50.0509 | 41.2579, 69.2812 |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 1,417 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Baku to Tashkent?
A non-stop flight from Baku (GYD) to Tashkent (TAS) takes about 2h 26m. The great-circle distance is 1,616 km (1,004 miles, 873 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 81°.
How far is Baku from Tashkent?
1,616 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,004 miles or 873 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between GYD and TAS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,616 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.