Moscow to Minneapolis flights
Minneapolis lies 7,907 km (4,913 mi) north-west of Moscow, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 53 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 | Minneapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Population | 10.4 million | 410,939 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | MSP, 12 km out |
Clocks in Minneapolis are 8 h behind Moscow right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands only 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis
Minneapolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | MSP | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,006 ft | 841 ft |
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport (regional) | STC | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,500 ft | 1,031 ft |
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Staying in Minneapolis
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis. Of the 154 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 5 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 35,538 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Minneapolis from Moscow?
7,907 km (4,913 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Minneapolis by air?
About 10 h 53 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 Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Minneapolis flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP); Minneapolis also has STC.
What currency do I need in Minneapolis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Minneapolis?
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis, 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.