Distance From George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport, IAH - SVO Distance

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 5881 miles or 9464 kilometers or 5107 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 Houston ( United States ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Moscow takes around 13 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 13 hours 31 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 • IAH - SVO

Kilometers		9464 km
Statute Miles		5881 miles
Nautical Miles		5107 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 31 minutes

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport Flight Route Map - IAH to SVO Flight Path

Location of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport & Sheremetyevo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Moscow nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAH - SVO

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Moscow (Russia) is 8 Hours.
Moscow time is 8 Hours ahead of Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-07-12, 16:17:02 CDT
Moscow (Russia)	2026-07-13, 00:17:02 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

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States

Destination

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia