Distance From Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport, GAL - SVO Distance

The distance from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 4063 miles or 6538 kilometers or 3528 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Galena ( United States ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galena and Moscow takes around 9 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, Galena, United States to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 9 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GAL - SVO

Kilometers		6538 km
Statute Miles		4063 miles
Nautical Miles		3528 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 20 minutes

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport Flight Route Map - GAL to SVO Flight Path

Location of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport & Sheremetyevo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Galena to Moscow nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Galena, United States and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAL - SVO

Time difference between Galena (United States) and Moscow (Russia) is 11 Hours.
Moscow time is 11 Hours ahead of Galena.

Location	Local Time
Galena (United States)	2026-06-23, 00:46:56 AKDT
Moscow (Russia)	2026-06-23, 11:46:56 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL / PAGA) Galena, United States

Destination

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia