AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
2,389 km
1,485 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,389 km
1,485 mi / 1,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
94°
east

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AEY RIX
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AEY RIX
ICAO Code BIAR EVRA
City Akureyri Riga
Country Iceland Latvia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Europe/Riga
Elevation 6 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 56.920000, 23.970000

Akureyri (AEY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,389 kilometers (1,485 miles / 1,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Iceland with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Akureyri, it's 09:08 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 311° (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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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