AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
4,118 km
2,559 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,118 km
2,559 mi / 2,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH RIX
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Riga International Airport
IATA Code AKH RIX
ICAO Code OEPS EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Saudi Arabia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,651 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 56.920000, 23.970000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,118 kilometers (2,559 miles / 2,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 15:54 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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