Distance From Sheremetyevo International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, SVO - RDU Distance

The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 5072 miles or 8163 kilometers or 4405 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 Moscow ( Russia ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and Raleigh/Durham takes around 11 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 11 hours 39 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 • SVO - RDU

Kilometers		8163 km
Statute Miles		5072 miles
Nautical Miles		4405 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 39 minutes

Sheremetyevo International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - SVO to RDU Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Moscow, Russia and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SVO - RDU

Time difference between Moscow (Russia) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 8 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 8 Hours behind Moscow.

Location	Local Time
Moscow (Russia)	2025-12-16, 05:58:49 MSK
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-15, 21:58:49 EST

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

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States