Distance From Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Sheremetyevo International Airport, MSP - SVO Distance

The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 4902 miles or 7888 kilometers or 4257 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 Minneapolis ( United States ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and Moscow takes around 11 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 11 hours 16 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 • MSP - SVO

Kilometers		7888 km
Statute Miles		4902 miles
Nautical Miles		4257 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 16 minutes

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Sheremetyevo International Airport Flight Route Map - MSP to SVO Flight Path

Location of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field & Sheremetyevo International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Minneapolis, United States and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSP - SVO

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

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-08-04, 11:59:38 CDT
Moscow (Russia)	2026-08-04, 19:59:38 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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia