RIX
Riga
Latvia
3,992 km
2,481 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,992 km
2,481 mi / 2,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
143°
southeast

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RIX RUH
Airport Name Riga International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RIX RUH
ICAO Code EVRA OERK
City Riga Riyadh
Country Latvia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 36 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 24.960000, 46.700000

Riga (RIX) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,992 kilometers (2,481 miles / 2,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Latvia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Riga, it's 12:43 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,013 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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