From Moscow To Washington: How Russia's SU-34 Flies So Far Without Refueling
By Jonathan H. Kantor
Published on April 12, 2026.
The Russian Federation's Su-34 can fly from Moscow to Washington, D.C. without refueling, a distance of 4,867 miles. The aircraft is a massive 76.5 feet in length with a 48-foot wingspan and can add three external fuel tanks to its hard points, which significantly increase its range. This makes it one of the most powerful non-American fighter jets in service.
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