GWY
Galway
Ireland
2,110 km
1,311 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,110 km
1,311 mi / 1,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
66°
east northeast

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GWY RIX
Airport Name Galway Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GWY RIX
ICAO Code EICM EVRA
City Galway Riga
Country Ireland Latvia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/Riga
Elevation 81 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 56.920000, 23.970000

Galway (GWY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,110 kilometers (1,311 miles / 1,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Galway, it's 16:28 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 273° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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