HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
4,625 km
2,874 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,625 km
2,874 mi / 2,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hovd
Heading
311°
northwest

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HBU RIX
Airport Name Bulgan Sum Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HBU RIX
ICAO Code ZMBS EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Mongolia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Hovd Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,921 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 46.100000, 91.580000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,625 kilometers (2,874 miles / 2,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Mongolia 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 18:30 in Bulgan Sum Airport, it's 13:30 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,885 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Bulgan Sum Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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