KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
4,263 km
2,649 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,263 km
2,649 mi / 2,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KDH RIX
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KDH RIX
ICAO Code OAKN EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Afghanistan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,337 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,263 kilometers (2,649 miles / 2,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 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 12:40 in Kandahar Airport, it's 10:10 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,301 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 113° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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