Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Vnukovo International Airport, SWJ - VKO Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) is 8686 miles or 13979 kilometers or 7543 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Moscow takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 19 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 • SWJ - VKO

Kilometers		13979 km
Statute Miles		8686 miles
Nautical Miles		7543 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Vnukovo International Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to VKO Flight Path

Location of Southwest Bay Airport & Vnukovo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Malekula Island to Moscow nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Moscow, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - VKO

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Moscow (Russia) is 8 Hours.
Moscow time is 8 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2026-05-01, 17:05:36 +11
Moscow (Russia)	2026-05-01, 09:05:36 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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

Vnukovo International Airport (VKO / UUWW) Moscow, Russia