RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,790 km
3,598 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
5,790 km
3,598 mi / 3,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
101°
east southeast

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RIX VNS
Airport Name Riga International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code RIX VNS
ICAO Code EVRA VEBN
City Riga Varanasi
Country Latvia India
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 36 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 25.450000, 82.860000

Riga (RIX) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 5,790 kilometers (3,598 miles / 3,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 India. 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 22:41 in Riga, it's 02:11 in Varanasi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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