Distance From Vnukovo International Airport to Shannon Airport, VKO - SNN Distance

The distance from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 1845 miles or 2969 kilometers or 1602 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and Shannon takes around 4 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow, Russia to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 4 hours 14 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 • VKO - SNN

Kilometers		2969 km
Statute Miles		1845 miles
Nautical Miles		1602 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 14 minutes

Vnukovo International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - VKO to SNN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Moscow, Russia and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VKO - SNN

Time difference between Moscow (Russia) and Shannon (Ireland) is 3 Hours.
Shannon time is 3 Hours behind Moscow.

Location	Local Time
Moscow (Russia)	2025-12-16, 06:41:04 MSK
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-16, 03:41:04 GMT

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

Vnukovo International Airport (VKO / UUWW) Moscow, Russia

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland