BRN
Bern
Switzerland
1,578 km
981 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,578 km
981 mi / 852 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
39°
northeast

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BRN RIX
Airport Name Bern Belp Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BRN RIX
ICAO Code LSZB EVRA
City Bern Riga
Country Switzerland Latvia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,674 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 46.910000, 7.500000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bern (BRN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bern Belp Airport (BRN) in Bern, Switzerland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,578 kilometers (981 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Switzerland with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Bern, it's 17:35 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,638 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Bern Belp Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bern (BRN) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bern Belp Airport (BRN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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