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IAD to SVO: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport)
4,854 mi
7,812 km · 4,218 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,854 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- SVO — Sheremetyevo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near SVO
- CKL · Chkalovskiy Air Base26 mi away
- VKO · Vnukovo International Airport27 mi away
- OSF · Ostafyevo International Airport32 mi away
- BKA · Bykovo Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SVO?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Moscow (SVO) is 4,854 miles (7,812 km, 4,218 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SVO?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 59m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Moscow?
Moscow is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SVO?
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