Distance From Nelspruit Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport, NLP - SVO Distance

The distance from Nelspruit Airport (NLP) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 5642 miles or 9080 kilometers or 4900 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 Nelspruit ( South Africa ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelspruit and Moscow takes around 12 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelspruit Airport, Nelspruit, South Africa to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 12 hours 58 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 • NLP - SVO

Kilometers		9080 km
Statute Miles		5642 miles
Nautical Miles		4900 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 58 minutes

Nelspruit Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport Flight Route Map - NLP to SVO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelspruit, South Africa and Moscow, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelspruit, South Africa and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLP - SVO

Time difference between Nelspruit (South Africa) and Moscow (Russia) is 1 Hours.
Moscow time is 1 Hours ahead of Nelspruit.

Location	Local Time
Nelspruit (South Africa)	2025-12-18, 05:24:08 SAST
Moscow (Russia)	2025-12-18, 06:24:08 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

Nelspruit Airport (NLP / FANS) Nelspruit, South Africa

Destination

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia