GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
574 km
357 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
574 km
357 mi / 310 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
132°
southeast

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GVX RIX
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GVX RIX
ICAO Code ESSK EVRA
City Gavle / Sandviken Riga
Country Sweden Latvia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Europe/Riga
Elevation 224 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 574 kilometers (357 miles / 310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 16:02 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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