Moscow to Krasnoyarsk flights
Krasnoyarsk lies 3,355 km (2,085 mi) north-east of Moscow, +4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 3 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 | Krasnoyarsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | KJA, 32 km out |
Clocks in Krasnoyarsk are 4 h ahead of Moscow right now, so a 5 h 3 min journey lands 9 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
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 Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport (KCY, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk International Airport | KJA | 32 km (20 mi) | 12,139 ft | 942 ft |
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport (regional) | KCY | 29 km (18 mi) | 5,905 ft | 833 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Krasnoyarsk from Moscow?
3,355 km (2,085 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Krasnoyarsk by air?
About 5 h 3 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 Krasnoyarsk?
Krasnoyarsk is 4 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Krasnoyarsk against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Krasnoyarsk flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA); Krasnoyarsk also has KCY.
Where can I stay in Krasnoyarsk?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Krasnoyarsk, 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.