Direct (nonstop) flights from Moscow to Adler/Sochi

3 airlines fly nonstop from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Sochi Airport (AER). It's 848 miles (1,365 km), about 3h 35m in the air. Operated by Pobeda, Yakutia Airlines, UTair.

VKO
Vnukovo International Airport
🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia
AER
Sochi Airport
🇷🇺 Adler/Sochi, Russia
Flight Time
3h 35m
Distance
848 mi
1,365 km
CO₂/pax
157 kg
−37 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Pobeda +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Pobeda Pobeda Yakutia Airlines Yakutia Airlines UTair UTair

Route data last updated: May 31, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Pobeda DP Pobeda
Route
VKO → AER
Flight Time
3h 35m
Distance
848 mi
Yakutia Airlines R3 Yakutia Airlines
Route
VKO → AER
Flight Time
3h 35m
Distance
848 mi
UTair UT UTair
Route
VKO → AER
Flight Time
3h 35m
Distance
848 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Moscow to Adler/Sochi with one stop · direct emits 157 kg CO₂ per passenger

VKO STW (Stavropol) AER
Leg 1: 2h 15m (755 mi) Leg 2: 1h (157 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 194 kg CO₂ (+24% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VKO → STW
2h 15m · 755 mi
View VKO to STW flights →
Leg 2
STW → AER
1h · 157 mi
View STW to AER flights →
VKO ASF (Astrakhan) AER
Leg 1: 2h 18m (793 mi) Leg 2: 1h 45m (441 mi) Total: ~4h 3m 🍃 254 kg CO₂ (+62% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VKO → ASF
2h 18m · 793 mi
View VKO to ASF flights →
Leg 2
ASF → AER
1h 45m · 441 mi
View ASF to AER flights →
VKO TBS (Tbilisi) AER
Leg 1: 2h 50m (1,023 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (283 mi) Total: ~4h 10m 🍃 250 kg CO₂ (+59% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VKO → TBS
2h 50m · 1,023 mi
View VKO to TBS flights →
Leg 2
TBS → AER
1h 20m · 283 mi
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VKO GSV (Saratov) AER
Leg 1: 1h 30m (452 mi) Leg 2: 2h 55m (640 mi) Total: ~4h 25m 🍃 227 kg CO₂ (+45% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VKO → GSV
1h 30m · 452 mi
View VKO to GSV flights →
Leg 2
GSV → AER
2h 55m · 640 mi
View GSV to AER flights →
VKO MRV (Mineralnye Vody) AER
Leg 1: 3h 30m (827 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (166 mi) Total: ~4h 35m 🍃 209 kg CO₂ (+33% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VKO → MRV
3h 30m · 827 mi
View VKO to MRV flights →
Leg 2
MRV → AER
1h 5m · 166 mi
View MRV to AER flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Moscow to Adler/Sochi?

A nonstop flight from Moscow (VKO) to Adler/Sochi (AER) takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. The distance is 848 miles (1,365 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Moscow to Adler/Sochi?

3 airlines: Pobeda, Yakutia Airlines, UTair.

Is there a nonstop flight from Moscow to Adler/Sochi?

Yes. 3 airlines: Pobeda, Yakutia Airlines, UTair.

How far is Moscow from Adler/Sochi?

The flight distance from Moscow to Adler/Sochi is 848 miles (1,365 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Madrid.

What type of aircraft flies from Moscow to Adler/Sochi?

At 3h 35m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Moscow to Adler/Sochi?

Roughly 157 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 785 km.

Is the return flight from Adler/Sochi to Moscow also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Moscow to Adler/Sochi?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Vnukovo International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.