BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
4,083 km
2,537 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,083 km
2,537 mi / 2,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN RIX
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BIN RIX
ICAO Code OABN EVRA
City Bamiyan Riga
Country Afghanistan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Riga
Elevation 8,367 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,083 kilometers (2,537 miles / 2,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Afghanistan 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 16:37 in Bamiyan, it's 14:07 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,331 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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