RIX
Riga
Latvia
1,559 km
969 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
1,559 km
969 mi / 842 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
233°
southwest

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RIX ZHI
Airport Name Riga International Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code RIX ZHI
ICAO Code EVRA LSZG
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Riga Europe/Zurich
Elevation 36 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 47.180000, 7.420000

Riga (RIX) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 1,559 kilometers (969 miles / 842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Riga, it's 22:33 in Grenchen Airport.

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

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 40° (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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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