Flights Riga → Moscow
RIX → VKO
How long is the flight from Riga to Moscow?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Moscow (VKO) takes about 1h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Riga and Moscow using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The destination airport, which opened in 1941, handles over sixteen million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the region.
The Riga (RIX) → Moscow (VKO) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Moscow the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Moscow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Moscow (VKO) heads east for about 833 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Moscow it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 100% | 7 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-VKO
Frequently asked questions about RIX-VKO
The flight from Riga (RIX) to Moscow (VKO) takes about 1h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Air Baltic.
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The Riga-Moscow route is about 833 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
