Moscow to Seattle flights
Seattle lies 8,371 km (5,202 mi) north of Moscow, -10 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 29 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 | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Population | 10.4 million | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | SEA, 18 km out |
Clocks in Seattle are 10 h behind Moscow right now, so a 11 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Seattle
Crossing from Russia into United States: money changes from the Ruble to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Seattle
Seattle is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 9 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 34 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 42 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,901 ft | 433 ft |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field (regional) | BFI | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,007 ft | 21 ft |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport (regional) | PAE | 34 km (21 mi) | 9,010 ft | 606 ft |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport (regional) | TIW | 42 km (26 mi) | 5,002 ft | 294 ft |
| Olympia Regional Airport (regional) | OLM | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,500 ft | 209 ft |
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Staying in Seattle
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Common questions
How far is Seattle from Moscow?
8,371 km (5,202 mi) in a straight line, north of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Seattle by air?
About 11 h 29 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 Seattle?
Seattle is 10 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Seattle flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Seattle also has BFI, PAE, TIW, OLM.
What currency do I need in Seattle?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Seattle?
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle, 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.