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VKO to ZRH: distance & flight time
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) → Zurich (Zürich Airport)
1,343 mi
2,162 km · 1,167 nm
3h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,343 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 23m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VKO — Vnukovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
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 ZRH
- EML · Emmen Air Base28 mi away
- ZQL · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport35 mi away
- BXO · Buochs Airport35 mi away
- FDH · Friedrichshafen Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VKO from ZRH?
The flight distance from Moscow (VKO) to Zurich (ZRH) is 1,343 miles (2,162 km, 1,167 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VKO to ZRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 23m 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 ZRH?
Nonstop service on VKO–ZRH 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 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Zurich?
Zurich is 1 hour behind Moscow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VKO to ZRH?
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Why are some VKO to ZRH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VKO–ZRH 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.