RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,501 km
4,039 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
6,501 km
4,039 mi / 3,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
68°
east northeast

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RIX TYN
Airport Name Riga International Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code RIX TYN
ICAO Code EVRA ZBYN
City Riga Taiyuan
Country Latvia China
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 36 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 37.750000, 112.630000

Riga (RIX) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 6,501 kilometers (4,039 miles / 3,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 China. 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 16:02 in Riga, it's 22:02 in Taiyuan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,539 feet between the two airports. Taiyuan Wusu Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Taiyuan (TYN) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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