GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
3,957 km
2,459 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,957 km
2,459 mi / 2,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
65°
east northeast

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GOH RIX
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GOH RIX
ICAO Code BGGH EVRA
City Nuuk Riga
Country Greenland Latvia
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Riga
Elevation 283 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nuuk (GOH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,957 kilometers (2,459 miles / 2,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Greenland with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Nuuk, it's 19:41 in Riga. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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