# Distance from Arkalyk (AYK) to Riga (RIX)

> 2,876 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,876 km / 1,787 mi / 1,553 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 86° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Kazakhstan) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 10:39 in Arkalyk, it's 08:39 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,230 ft (RIX is lower than AYK)

## Airports

### [Arkalyk North Airport (AYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ayk-arkalyk-arkalyk-north-airport/1ef266df-e45a-6456-b7dd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UAUR
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 50.320000, 66.950000
- Elevation: 1,266 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:39 in Arkalyk, it's 08:39 in Riga.

## Related

- [Arkalyk North Airport (AYK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ayk-arkalyk-arkalyk-north-airport/1ef266df-e45a-6456-b7dd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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