Vienna to Saint Petersburg flights
Saint Petersburg lies 1,583 km (984 mi) north-east of Vienna, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 47 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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| Vienna | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | VIE, 18 km out | LED, 16 km out |
Clocks in Saint Petersburg are 1 h ahead of Vienna right now, so a 2 h 47 min journey lands 3 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Petersburg
Crossing from Austria 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 Vienna
Vienna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, 62 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 Vienna?
1,583 km (984 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vienna.
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Saint Petersburg by air?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Vienna).
Which airports are used for Vienna to Saint Petersburg flights?
Typically Vienna International Airport (VIE) 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.