AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
4,573 km
2,841 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,573 km
2,841 mi / 2,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AHB RIX
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AHB RIX
ICAO Code OEAB EVRA
City Abha Riga
Country Saudi Arabia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Riga
Elevation 6,858 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 56.920000, 23.970000

Abha (AHB) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,573 kilometers (2,841 miles / 2,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Abha, it's 20:29 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,822 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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