Chisinau to Moscow flights
Moscow lies 1,145 km (711 mi) north-east of Chisinau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Chisinau | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Russia |
| Population | 635,994 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | RMO, 11 km out | SVO, 28 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Moscow
Crossing from Moldova into Russia: money changes from the Leu 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 Chisinau
Chisinau is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chişinău International Airport (RMO), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,778-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Iaşi International Airport (IAS, 96 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 Chisinau?
1,145 km (711 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chisinau.
How long does it take to get from Chisinau to Moscow by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chisinau and Moscow?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chisinau to Moscow flights?
Typically Chişinău International Airport (RMO) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.