ANK
Ankara
Turkey
1,990 km
1,236 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,990 km
1,236 mi / 1,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
344°
north northwest

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ANK RIX
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base Riga International Airport
IATA Code ANK RIX
ICAO Code LTAD EVRA
City Ankara Riga
Country Turkey Latvia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,653 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 56.920000, 23.970000

Ankara (ANK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,990 kilometers (1,236 miles / 1,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Turkey 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 16:29 in Ankara, it's 15:29 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,617 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Etimesgut Air Base.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 158° (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 Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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