LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
2,393 km
1,487 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,393 km
1,487 mi / 1,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
167°
south southeast

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LYR RIX
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Riga International Airport
IATA Code LYR RIX
ICAO Code ENSB EVRA
City Longyearbyen Riga
Country Norway Latvia
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen Europe/Riga
Elevation 88 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 56.920000, 23.970000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,393 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Norway with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Longyearbyen, it's 20:09 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 355° (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 Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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