Drammen to Riga flights
Riga lies 867 km (539 mi) east of Drammen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 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.
| Drammen | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Norway | Latvia |
| Population | 106,013 | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Nearest large airport | TRF, 62 km out | RIX, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 3001–3066 | LV-1001–LV-1084 |
Clocks in Riga are 1 h ahead of Drammen right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands 2 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Norway into Latvia: money changes from the Krone 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 Drammen
Drammen is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,216 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL, 71 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 Drammen?
867 km (539 mi) in a straight line, east of Drammen.
How long does it take to get from Drammen to Riga by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Drammen and Riga?
Riga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Riga against Europe/Oslo).
Which airports are used for Drammen to Riga flights?
Typically Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) 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.