Moscow to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk flights
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk lies 6,643 km (4,128 mi) north-east of Moscow, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 16 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 | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 198,973 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+11 (Asia/Sakhalin) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | UUS, 8 km out |
Clocks in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are 8 h ahead of Moscow right now, so a 9 h 16 min journey lands 17 h 16 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (UUS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | UUS | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,155 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk from Moscow?
6,643 km (4,128 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by air?
About 9 h 16 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is 8 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Sakhalin against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport (UUS).
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 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.