RIX
Riga
Latvia
1,256 km
780 miles
SZG
Salzburg
Austria
Distance
1,256 km
780 mi / 678 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
221°
southwest

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RIX SZG
Airport Name Riga International Airport Salzburg Airport
IATA Code RIX SZG
ICAO Code EVRA LOWS
City Riga Salzburg
Country Latvia Austria
Timezone Europe/Riga Europe/Vienna
Elevation 36 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 47.790000, 13.000000

Riga (RIX) to Salzburg (SZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria is 1,256 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Austria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,375 feet between the two airports. Salzburg Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Salzburg (SZG) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Salzburg Airport (SZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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