AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
5,258 km
3,267 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,258 km
3,267 mi / 2,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AVK RIX
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AVK RIX
ICAO Code ZMAH EVRA
City Arvaikheer Riga
Country Mongolia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,932 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 56.920000, 23.970000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,258 kilometers (3,267 miles / 2,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Mongolia 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 20:21 in Arvaikheer, it's 14:21 in Riga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,896 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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