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JFK to VKO: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport)
4,661 mi
7,501 km · 4,050 nm
9h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,661 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 36m 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
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- VKO — Vnukovo 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 JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near VKO
- OSF · Ostafyevo International Airport11 mi away
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International Airport27 mi away
- DME · Domodedovo International Airport28 mi away
- BKA · Bykovo Airport31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from VKO?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Moscow (VKO) is 4,661 miles (7,501 km, 4,050 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to VKO?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 36m 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 New York and Moscow?
Moscow is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to VKO?
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