Linköping to Saint Petersburg flights
Saint Petersburg lies 852 km (530 mi) east of Linköping, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 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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| Linköping | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Russia |
| Population | 166,673 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | LPI, 4 km out | LED, 16 km out |
Clocks in Saint Petersburg are 1 h ahead of Linköping right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Petersburg
Crossing from Sweden into Russia: money changes from the Krona 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 Linköping
Linköping is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Linköping City Airport (LPI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, 86 km), Norrköping Airport (NRK, 41 km), Örebro Airport (ORB, 96 km).
Arriving in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pulkovo Airport (LED), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,402-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulkovo Airport | LED | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,402 ft | 78 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint Petersburg from Linköping?
852 km (530 mi) in a straight line, east of Linköping.
How long does it take to get from Linköping to Saint Petersburg by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Linköping and Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Stockholm).
Which airports are used for Linköping to Saint Petersburg flights?
Typically Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Pulkovo Airport (LED).
What currency do I need in Saint Petersburg?
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.