Flights Riga → St. Petersburg
RIX → LED
How long is the flight from Riga to St. Petersburg?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to St. Petersburg (LED) takes about 1h 2m. 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 St. Petersburg using the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The origin airport in Riga, which opened in 1974, connects to a high-traffic destination with over 18 million passengers annually.
The Riga (RIX) → St. Petersburg (LED) 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 St. Petersburg the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to St. Petersburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to St. Petersburg (LED) heads north-east for about 487 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 2m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into St. Petersburg 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-LED
Frequently asked questions about RIX-LED
The flight from Riga (RIX) to St. Petersburg (LED) takes about 1h 2m. 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-St. Petersburg route is about 487 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.
