Riga to Cherëmushki flights
Cherëmushki lies 841 km (522 mi) east of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
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| Riga | Cherëmushki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Russia |
| Population | 742,572 | 106,587 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | VKO, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cherëmushki
Crossing from Latvia into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Cherëmushki
Cherëmushki is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 36 km), Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO, 36 km), Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA, 39 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vnukovo International Airport | VKO | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,483 ft | 685 ft |
| Domodedovo International Airport | DME | 36 km (22 mi) | 12,448 ft | 588 ft |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | SVO | 36 km (22 mi) | 12,139 ft | 622 ft |
| Zhukovsky International Airport | ZIA | 39 km (24 mi) | 15,092 ft | 377 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cherëmushki from Riga?
841 km (522 mi) in a straight line, east of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Cherëmushki by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Cherëmushki?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riga to Cherëmushki flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO); Cherëmushki also has DME, SVO, ZIA.
What currency do I need in Cherëmushki?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.