GWT
Westerland
Germany
997 km
619 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
997 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
71°
east northeast

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GWT RIX
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GWT RIX
ICAO Code EDXW EVRA
City Westerland Riga
Country Germany Latvia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Riga
Elevation 51 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 56.920000, 23.970000

Westerland (GWT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 997 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Westerland, it's 13:47 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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