Moscow to Ostrava flights
Ostrava lies 1,450 km (901 mi) west of Moscow, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Moscow | Ostrava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Czechia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 280,853 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | OSR, 20 km out |
Clocks in Ostrava are 1 h behind Moscow right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ostrava
Crossing from Russia into Czechia: money changes from the Ruble to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Ostrava
Ostrava is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,484 ft | 844 ft |
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,499 ft | 995 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ostrava from Moscow?
1,450 km (901 mi) in a straight line, west of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Ostrava by air?
About 2 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 Moscow and Ostrava?
Ostrava is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Prague against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Ostrava flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR); Ostrava also has KTW.
What currency do I need in Ostrava?
The Koruna (CZK).
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.