Bottrop to Moscow flights
Moscow lies 2,059 km (1,279 mi) north-east of Bottrop, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 23 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.
| Bottrop | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Russia |
| Population | 119,909 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | DUS, 28 km out | SVO, 28 km out |
Clocks in Moscow are 1 h ahead of Bottrop right now, so a 3 h 23 min journey lands 4 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moscow
Crossing from Germany into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); 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 Bottrop
Bottrop is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 47 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 55 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 75 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 86 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 Bottrop?
2,059 km (1,279 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bottrop.
How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Moscow by air?
About 3 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bottrop and Moscow?
Moscow is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Bottrop to Moscow flights?
Typically Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) 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
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- 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.