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ZJI to VKO: distance & flight time
Locarno (Locarno Airport) → Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport)
1,385 mi
2,229 km · 1,203 nm
3h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,385 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZJI — Locarno Airport · Locarno, Switzerland
- VKO — Vnukovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZJI
- LUG · Lugano Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport52 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport53 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZJI from VKO?
The flight distance from Locarno (ZJI) to Moscow (VKO) is 1,385 miles (2,229 km, 1,203 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZJI to VKO?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 ZJI to VKO?
Nonstop service on ZJI–VKO 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 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Locarno and Moscow?
Moscow is 1 hour ahead of Locarno.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZJI to VKO?
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