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VKO to CLD: distance & flight time
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) → Carlsbad (Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport)
6,125 mi
9,857 km · 5,322 nm
12h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,125 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 29m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VKO — Vnukovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
- CLD — Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport · Carlsbad, United States
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 CLD
- SAN · San Diego International Airport28 mi away
- OCN · Oceanside Municipal Airport7 mi away
- NKX · Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field20 mi away
- SEE · Gillespie Field27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKO from CLD?
The flight distance from Moscow (VKO) to Carlsbad (CLD) is 6,125 miles (9,857 km, 5,322 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKO to CLD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 29m 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 CLD?
Nonstop service on VKO–CLD 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 12h 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is 11 hours behind Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKO to CLD?
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Why are some VKO to CLD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VKO–CLD 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.