ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
1,432 km
890 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,432 km
890 mi / 773 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
38°
northeast

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ACH RIX
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ACH RIX
ICAO Code LSZR EVRA
City Altenrhein Riga
Country Switzerland Latvia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,306 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 56.920000, 23.970000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,432 kilometers (890 miles / 773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Altenrhein, it's 15:48 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,270 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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