CPH to SVO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 1,540 km (957 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SVO to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Moscow?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 1,540 km (957 mi, 831 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CPH to SVO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SVO is roughly east of CPH.
How is the CPH to SVO route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-SVO in IATA codes and EKCH-UUEE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Sheremetyevo International Airport is SVO (UUEE).
| CPH | SVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | UUEE |
| Country | Denmark | Russia |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 622 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #69 |
EKCH starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; UUEE starts with U, the prefix for post-Soviet states. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SVO sits 605 ft (184 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH to SVO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
| SU | Aeroflot Russian Airlines | AFL | Aeroflot | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Copenhagen from Moscow?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) are 1,540 km (957 mi, 831 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to SVO?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and SVO takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SVO from CPH?
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) lies roughly east of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to SVO?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-SVO route in the open dataset, including Scandinavian Airlines System, Aeroflot Russian Airlines.
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