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VKO to NZY: distance & flight time
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) → San Diego (North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field)
6,153 mi
9,902 km · 5,347 nm
12h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,153 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 32m 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
- NZY — North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field · San Diego, 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 NZY
- SAN · San Diego International Airport3 mi away
- NKX · Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field12 mi away
- SDM · Brown Field Municipal Airport16 mi away
- SEE · Gillespie Field17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKO from NZY?
The flight distance from Moscow (VKO) to San Diego (NZY) is 6,153 miles (9,902 km, 5,347 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKO to NZY?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 32m 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 NZY?
Nonstop service on VKO–NZY 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 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Moscow and San Diego?
San Diego is 11 hours behind Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKO to NZY?
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Why are some VKO to NZY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VKO–NZY 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.