GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
5,656 km
3,514 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,656 km
3,514 mi / 3,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GKH RIX
Airport Name Gorkha Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GKH RIX
ICAO Code VNGK EVRA
City Gorkha Riga
Country Nepal Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,500 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gorkha (GKH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,656 kilometers (3,514 miles / 3,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Nepal 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 19:38 in Gorkha, it's 16:53 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,464 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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