KSY
Kars
Turkey
2,281 km
1,418 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,281 km
1,418 mi / 1,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KSY RIX
Airport Name Kars Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KSY RIX
ICAO Code LTCF EVRA
City Kars Riga
Country Turkey Latvia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,889 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kars (KSY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,281 kilometers (1,418 miles / 1,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Turkey 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 14:56 in Kars, it's 13:56 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,853 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 135° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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