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VKO to AUH: distance & flight time
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
2,327 mi
3,744 km · 2,022 nm
5h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,327 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 2m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VKO — Vnukovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKO from AUH?
The flight distance from Moscow (VKO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 2,327 miles (3,744 km, 2,022 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKO to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VKO to AUH?
Nonstop service on VKO–AUH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKO to AUH?
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Why are some VKO to AUH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VKO–AUH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.