RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,260 km
5,132 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
8,260 km
5,132 mi / 4,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
97°
east

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RIX URT
Airport Name Riga International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code RIX URT
ICAO Code EVRA VTSB
City Riga Surat Thani
Country Latvia Thailand
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 36 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 9.130000, 99.140000

Riga (RIX) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 8,260 kilometers (5,132 miles / 4,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Thailand. 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 17:15 in Riga, it's 22:15 in Surat Thani. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Surat Thani (URT) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 327° (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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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