HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
3,821 km
2,374 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,821 km
2,374 mi / 2,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
323°
northwest

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HEA RIX
Airport Name Herat Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HEA RIX
ICAO Code OAHR EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Afghanistan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,206 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 56.920000, 23.970000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,821 kilometers (2,374 miles / 2,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Afghanistan 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 Herat Airport, it's 16:00 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,170 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 115° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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