KCA
Kuqa
China
4,435 km
2,756 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,435 km
2,756 mi / 2,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

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KCA RIX
Airport Name Kuqa Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KCA RIX
ICAO Code ZWKC EVRA
City Kuqa Riga
Country China Latvia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,524 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, 82.990000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kuqa (KCA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,435 kilometers (2,756 miles / 2,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 03:20 in Kuqa, it's 21:20 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 3,488 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kuqa Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kuqa (KCA) follows a heading of 86° (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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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