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VKO to LSF: distance & flight time
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) → Fort Benning (Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning))
5,476 mi
8,812 km · 4,758 nm
11h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,476 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 12m 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
- VKO — Vnukovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
- LSF — Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning) · Fort Benning, 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 LSF
- CSG · Columbus Metropolitan Airport13 mi away
- EUF · Weedon Field28 mi away
- AUO · Auburn University Regional Airport32 mi away
- PIM · Harris County Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKO from LSF?
The flight distance from Moscow (VKO) to Fort Benning (LSF) is 5,476 miles (8,812 km, 4,758 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKO to LSF?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 12m 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 LSF?
Nonstop service on VKO–LSF 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 11h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Fort Benning?
Fort Benning is 7 hours behind Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKO to LSF?
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Why are some VKO to LSF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VKO–LSF 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.