Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Zhukovsky International Airport, QOW - ZIA Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) is 3861 miles or 6214 kilometers or 3353 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Owerri ( Nigeria ) to Moscow ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and Moscow takes around 8 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to Zhukovsky International Airport, Moscow, Russia is 8 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • QOW - ZIA

Kilometers		6214 km
Statute Miles		3861 miles
Nautical Miles		3353 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 52 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Zhukovsky International Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to ZIA Flight Path

Location of Sam Mbakwe International Airport & Zhukovsky International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Owerri to Moscow nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and Moscow, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - ZIA

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and Moscow (Russia) is 2 Hours.
Moscow time is 2 Hours ahead of Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2025-01-28, 19:38:50 WAT
Moscow (Russia)	2025-01-28, 21:38:50 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA / UUBW) Moscow, Russia