IAD
Washington
United States
7,839 km
4,871 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
7,839 km
4,871 mi / 4,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
33°
north northeast

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IAD VKO
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code IAD VKO
ICAO Code KIAD UUWW
City Washington Moscow
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Moscow
Elevation 312 ft 685 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 55.590000, 37.260000

Washington (IAD) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 7,839 kilometers (4,871 miles / 4,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Washington, it's 02:54 in Moscow. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Moscow (VKO) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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