QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
1,652 km
1,026 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,652 km
1,026 mi / 892 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
39°
northeast

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QLS RIX
Airport Name Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code QLS RIX
ICAO Code LSGL EVRA
City Lausanne Riga
Country Switzerland Latvia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,041 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 46.550000, 6.620000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lausanne (QLS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,652 kilometers (1,026 miles / 892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Lausanne, it's 06:36 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,005 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Lausanne (QLS) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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