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SVO to IAD: distance & flight time
Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
4,854 mi
7,812 km · 4,218 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,854 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SVO — Sheremetyevo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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 SVO from IAD?
The flight distance from Moscow (SVO) to Washington (IAD) 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 SVO to IAD?
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 Moscow and Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SVO to IAD?
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