BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
7,376 km
4,583 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,376 km
4,583 mi / 3,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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BTC RIX
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BTC RIX
ICAO Code VCCB EVRA
City Batticaloa Riga
Country Sri Lanka Latvia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Riga
Elevation 20 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 56.920000, 23.970000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,376 kilometers (4,583 miles / 3,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 19:24 in Batticaloa, it's 15:54 in Riga. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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