Riga to Murmansk flights
Murmansk lies 1,408 km (875 mi) north of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Riga | Murmansk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Russia |
| Population | 742,572 | 295,374 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | MMK, 25 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Murmansk
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 Murmansk
Murmansk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport (MMK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport | MMK | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,202 ft | 266 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Murmansk from Riga?
1,408 km (875 mi) in a straight line, north of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Murmansk by air?
About 2 h 33 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 Murmansk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riga to Murmansk flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport (MMK).
What currency do I need in Murmansk?
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.