Moscow to Gothenburg flights
Gothenburg lies 1,570 km (976 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 46 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.
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| Moscow | Gothenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Sweden |
| Population | 10.4 million | 608,462 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | GOT, 19 km out |
Clocks in Gothenburg are 1 h behind Moscow right now, so a 2 h 46 min journey lands only 1 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gothenburg
Crossing from Russia into Sweden: money changes from the Ruble to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Gothenburg
Gothenburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | GOT | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,823 ft | 506 ft |
| Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (regional) | THN | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,610 ft | 137 ft |
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Staying in Gothenburg
Our booking partner lists 279 places to stay in Gothenburg. Of the 150 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (58), and 5 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 335,157 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gothenburg from Moscow?
1,570 km (976 mi) in a straight line, west of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Gothenburg by air?
About 2 h 46 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Gothenburg flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT); Gothenburg also has THN.
What currency do I need in Gothenburg?
The Krona (SEK).
Where can I stay in Gothenburg?
Our booking partner lists 279 places to stay in Gothenburg, 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.