Distance From Melbourne Essendon Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport, MEB - SVO Distance

The distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 8969 miles or 14433 kilometers or 7788 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 Essendon Fields ( Australia ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Essendon Fields and Moscow takes around 20 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne Essendon Airport, Essendon Fields, Australia to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 20 hours 37 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 • MEB - SVO

Kilometers		14433 km
Statute Miles		8969 miles
Nautical Miles		7788 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 37 minutes

Melbourne Essendon Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport Flight Route Map - MEB to SVO Flight Path

Location of Melbourne Essendon Airport & Sheremetyevo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Essendon Fields to Moscow nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Essendon Fields, Australia and Moscow, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Essendon Fields, Australia and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEB - SVO

Time difference between Essendon Fields (Australia) and Moscow (Russia) is 7 Hours.
Moscow time is 7 Hours behind Essendon Fields.

Location	Local Time
Essendon Fields (Australia)	2026-08-05, 00:53:45 AEST
Moscow (Russia)	2026-08-04, 17:53:45 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

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB / YMEN) Essendon Fields, Australia

Destination

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia