CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
1,866 km
1,160 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,866 km
1,160 mi / 1,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWL RIX
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code CWL RIX
ICAO Code EGFF EVRA
City Cardiff Riga
Country United Kingdom Latvia
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Riga
Elevation 220 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 56.920000, 23.970000

Cardiff (CWL) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,866 kilometers (1,160 miles / 1,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Cardiff, it's 10:07 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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