NSK
Norilsk
Russia
3,281 km
2,038 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,281 km
2,038 mi / 1,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
278°
west

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NSK RIX
Airport Name Norilsk-Alykel Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NSK RIX
ICAO Code UOOO EVRA
City Norilsk Riga
Country Russia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk Europe/Riga
Elevation 574 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 69.310000, 87.330000 56.920000, 23.970000

Norilsk (NSK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) in Norilsk, Russia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,281 kilometers (2,038 miles / 1,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Norilsk, it's 16:34 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 Norilsk (NSK) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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