⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to Moscow flights

Washington DC (IAD) to Moscow (MOW): 4,853 miles (7,810 km) great-circle, about 10h 10m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1335 round-trip on Etihad, with 1 stop, departing April 26, 2026.

EYEtihadEY6
Depart
IAD
Washington DC, USA
14:05
2026-04-26
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Arrive
MOW
Moscow, Russia
Returns 12:50
2026-05-20
Stops
1 stop
Distance
4,853 mi
Est. nonstop time
10h 10m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1335
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to Moscow fare fly?

$1335 round-trip, Etihad EY6, departing 2026-04-26 at 14:05, returning 2026-05-20. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Wednesday 24 nights later; the fare was observed 1 day before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from Moscow?

  • Distance: 4,853 miles (7,810 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Sheremetyevo International Airport, SVO).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 10h 10m.
  • Departure airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on April 26, 2026.
  • Arrival: Moscow (MOW, all airports), Russia, UTC+3 on April 26, 2026.
  • Time difference: Moscow is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to Russia.
  • Recorded itinerary: Etihad EY6, 1 stop, round-trip, 24 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to Moscow fare compare with other routes from IAD?

At $1335, it ranked 26th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 27.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAD of similar length: Honolulu (4,809 mi) at $921 and Istanbul (5,211 mi) at $685.

IAD to MOW is the only one of 30 IAD routes where Etihad priced cheapest. It is the 11th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Moscow?

Of 130 departure airports with a fare to Moscow, Washington DC (IAD) ranked 95th at $1335. Lowest: $213 from Delhi (DEL); highest: $2476 from Havana (HAV); 3 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Pegasus Airlines (11), Etihad (8), Qatar (6), Icelandair (5), Wizz Air (5) and Air China (4), plus 53 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, Europe/Moscow; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to Moscow flight questions

How far is Washington DC from Moscow by plane?

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Washington DC is about 4,853 miles (7,810 km) from Moscow on a great-circle line from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), heading northeast. MOW is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Moscow; distances on this page are measured to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). It is the 11th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to Moscow?

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About 10h 10m nonstop by our estimate for 4,853 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Etihad fare was with 1 stop. 130 airports in our feed had a fare to Moscow; this one ranked 95th, and 3 of the 130 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Moscow?

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On April 26, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Moscow on UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow), so Moscow was 7 hours ahead of Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 19:00 in Moscow. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Moscow 8 hours ahead, in mid-July Moscow 7 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to Moscow?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1335 per person round-trip on Etihad flight EY6, departing April 26, 2026, returning May 20, 2026, with 1 stop. At $1335, it ranked 26th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 27.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Moscow?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Moscow, 3 of the 130 recorded fares were nonstop. From IAD, 7 of 30 were. Routes from IAD of similar length: Honolulu (4,809 mi) at $921 and Istanbul (5,211 mi) at $685.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to Moscow?

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It departs Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at Moscow (MOW) in Moscow, Russia. MOW is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Moscow; distances on this page are measured to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). An international flight, United States to Russia.

Where else near Moscow can you fly from Washington DC?

Istanbul (IST) $685Milan (MIL) $1053Paris (PAR) $1170London (LON) $1088Samarkand (SKD) $1440Cairo (CAI) $1087All flights from Washington DC →

Other cities with flights to Moscow

From Delhi (DEL) $213From Istanbul (IST) $227From Antalya (AYT) $243From Cairo (CAI) $368From Berlin (BER) $387From Budapest (BUD) $391

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