RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,468 km
3,397 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
5,468 km
3,397 mi / 2,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Riga
Heading
100°
east

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RIX RUK
Airport Name Riga International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code RIX RUK
ICAO Code EVRA VNRK
City Riga Rukumkot
Country Latvia Nepal
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 36 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 28.630000, 82.190000

Riga (RIX) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 5,468 kilometers (3,397 miles / 2,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Nepal. 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 23:52 in Riga, it's 03:37 in Rukumkot. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,464 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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