EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
6,918 km
4,299 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,918 km
4,299 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
327°
north northwest

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EKS RIX
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code EKS RIX
ICAO Code UHSK EVRA
City Shakhtersk Riga
Country Russia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Europe/Riga
Elevation 50 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 56.920000, 23.970000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,918 kilometers (4,299 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Shakhtersk, it's 00:36 in Riga. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 41° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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