HKT
Phuket
Thailand
8,306 km
5,161 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,306 km
5,161 mi / 4,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HKT RIX
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HKT RIX
ICAO Code VTSP EVRA
City Phuket Riga
Country Thailand Latvia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Riga
Elevation 82 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 56.920000, 23.970000

Phuket (HKT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,306 kilometers (5,161 miles / 4,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Thailand 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 17:05 in Phuket, it's 12:05 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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