GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
2,410 km
1,497 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,410 km
1,497 mi / 1,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Baku
Heading
326°
northwest

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GNJ RIX
Airport Name Ganja Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GNJ RIX
ICAO Code UBBG EVRA
City Ganja Riga
Country Azerbaijan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Baku Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,086 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 56.920000, 23.970000

Ganja (GNJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,410 kilometers (1,497 miles / 1,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Azerbaijan 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 19:38 in Ganja, it's 17:38 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,050 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Ganja Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 129° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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