GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
1,182 km
735 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,182 km
735 mi / 638 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
62°
east northeast

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GRQ RIX
Airport Name Eelde Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GRQ RIX
ICAO Code EHGG EVRA
City Groningen Riga
Country Netherlands Latvia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Riga
Elevation 17 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 56.920000, 23.970000

Groningen (GRQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,182 kilometers (735 miles / 638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Groningen, it's 13:24 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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