# Distance from Asmara (ASM) to Riga (RIX)

> 4,797 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,797 km / 2,981 mi / 2,590 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 348° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 159° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Eritrea) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:45 in Asmara, it's 03:45 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,625 ft (RIX is lower than ASM)

## Airports

### [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/asm-asmara-asmara-international-airport/1ef266de-eba3-6f4c-854f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Asmara, Eritrea
- ICAO: HHAS
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Coordinates: 15.290000, 38.910000
- Elevation: 7,661 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/asm-asmara-asmara-international-airport/1ef266de-eba3-6f4c-854f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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