Distance From İstanbul Airport to Vnukovo International Airport, IST - VKO Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) is 1063 miles or 1710 kilometers or 923 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Moscow takes around 2 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 2 hours 26 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 • IST - VKO

Kilometers		1710 km
Statute Miles		1063 miles
Nautical Miles		923 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 26 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Vnukovo International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to VKO Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & Vnukovo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Moscow nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - VKO

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Moscow (Russia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-14, 05:10:15 +03
Moscow (Russia)	2026-09-14, 05:10:15 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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

Vnukovo International Airport (VKO / UUWW) Moscow, Russia