DAT
Datong
China
6,352 km
3,947 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,352 km
3,947 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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DAT RIX
Airport Name Datong Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code DAT RIX
ICAO Code ZBDT EVRA
City Datong Riga
Country China Latvia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,442 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 56.920000, 23.970000

Datong (DAT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,352 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 China 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 20:05 in Datong, it's 14:05 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 3,406 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 66° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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