KRN
Kiruna Airport
Sweden
1,226 km
762 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,226 km
762 mi / 662 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
170°
south

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KRN RIX
Airport Name Kiruna Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KRN RIX
ICAO Code ESNQ EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Sweden Latvia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,508 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 67.820000, 20.340000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,226 kilometers (762 miles / 662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Kiruna Airport, it's 15:54 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,472 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kiruna Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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