NUX
Novy Urengoy
Russia
2,866 km
1,781 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,866 km
1,781 mi / 1,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

NUX RIX
Airport Name Novy Urengoy Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NUX RIX
ICAO Code USMU EVRA
City Novy Urengoy Riga
Country Russia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 210 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 66.070000, 76.520000 56.920000, 23.970000

Novy Urengoy (NUX) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) in Novy Urengoy, Russia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,866 kilometers (1,781 miles / 1,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 23:14 in Novy Urengoy, it's 20:14 in Riga. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Novy Urengoy (NUX) follows a heading of 48° (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 Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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