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Can Russia fly over the US?

Russia has barred U.S. airlines and other foreign carriers from flying over its airspace, in retaliation for Washington banning Russian flights over the U.S. in March 2022 after the country invaded Ukraine.



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Any aircraft operators who violate the ban on entering U.S. airspace may be intercepted, and their pilots and other crewmembers detained and interviewed by law enforcement or security personnel, as appropriate.

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Russia and Alaska are divided by the Bering Strait, which is about 55 miles at its narrowest point.

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The quickest way to get from Alaska to Moscow is to fly which costs $700 - $1,900 and takes 21h 18m.

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