Almaty to Riga flights
Riga lies 3,944 km (2,450 mi) north-west of Almaty, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 48 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Almaty | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Latvia |
| Population | 2 million | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Nearest large airport | ALA, 16 km out | RIX, 9 km out |
Clocks in Riga are 2 h behind Almaty right now, so a 5 h 48 min journey lands only 3 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Kazakhstan into Latvia: money changes from the Tenge to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Almaty
Almaty is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Almaty International Airport (ALA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU, 76 km).
Arriving in Riga
Riga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riga International Airport (RIX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga International Airport | RIX | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Almaty?
3,944 km (2,450 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Almaty.
How long does it take to get from Almaty to Riga by air?
About 5 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Almaty and Riga?
Riga is 2 h behind at the moment (Europe/Riga against Asia/Almaty).
Which airports are used for Almaty to Riga flights?
Typically Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Riga International Airport (RIX).
What currency do I need in Riga?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.