IQM
Qiemo
China
4,868 km
3,025 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,868 km
3,025 mi / 2,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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IQM RIX
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code IQM RIX
ICAO Code ZWCM EVRA
City Qiemo Riga
Country China Latvia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,108 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 56.920000, 23.970000

Qiemo (IQM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,868 kilometers (3,025 miles / 2,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 China 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 09:35 in Qiemo, it's 03:35 in Riga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,072 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Qiemo Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 88° (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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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