RIX
Riga
Latvia
1,503 km
934 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
1,503 km
934 mi / 811 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
226°
southwest

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RIX SMV
Airport Name Riga International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code RIX SMV
ICAO Code EVRA LSZS
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Riga Europe/Zurich
Elevation 36 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 46.530000, 9.880000

Riga (RIX) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 1,503 kilometers (934 miles / 811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:38 in Riga, it's 19:38 in Samedan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,564 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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