Basel to Moscow flights
Moscow lies 2,241 km (1,393 mi) north-east of Basel, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Basel | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Russia |
| Population | 177,595 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | BSL, 6 km out | SVO, 28 km out |
Clocks in Moscow are 1 h ahead of Basel right now, so a 3 h 37 min journey lands 4 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moscow
Crossing from Switzerland into Russia: money changes from the Franc to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Basel
Basel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zürich Airport (ZRH, 74 km), Bern Airport (BRN, 72 km).
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vnukovo International Airport (VKO, 29 km), Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA, 40 km), Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | SVO | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,139 ft | 622 ft |
| Vnukovo International Airport | VKO | 29 km (18 mi) | 11,483 ft | 685 ft |
| Zhukovsky International Airport | ZIA | 40 km (25 mi) | 15,092 ft | 377 ft |
| Domodedovo International Airport | DME | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,448 ft | 588 ft |
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Staying in Moscow
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Common questions
How far is Moscow from Basel?
2,241 km (1,393 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Basel.
How long does it take to get from Basel to Moscow by air?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Moscow?
Moscow is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Zurich).
Which airports are used for Basel to Moscow flights?
Typically EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO); Moscow also has VKO, ZIA, DME.
What currency do I need in Moscow?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Moscow?
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.