RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,555 km
4,694 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
7,555 km
4,694 mi / 4,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
88°
east

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RIX XKH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code RIX XKH
ICAO Code EVRA VLXK
City Riga Xieng Khouang
Country Latvia Laos
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 36 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 19.450000, 103.160000

Riga (RIX) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 7,555 kilometers (4,694 miles / 4,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Laos. 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 12:44 in Riga, it's 17:44 in Xieng Khouang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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