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VKO to RUD: distance & flight time
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) → Emam Shahr (Shahroud Airport)
1,567 mi
2,521 km · 1,361 nm
3h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+0.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,567 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 32m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VKO — Vnukovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
- RUD — Shahroud Airport · Emam Shahr, Iran
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 RUD
- GBT · Gorgan Airport51 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport69 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport107 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKO from RUD?
The flight distance from Moscow (VKO) to Emam Shahr (RUD) is 1,567 miles (2,521 km, 1,361 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKO to RUD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 RUD?
Nonstop service on VKO–RUD 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 3h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Emam Shahr?
Emam Shahr is 0.5 hours ahead of Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKO to RUD?
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Why are some VKO to RUD fares phone-only?
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