# Distance from Gwangju (KWJ) to Riga (RIX)

> 7,504 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,504 km / 4,663 mi / 4,052 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 21:06 in Gwangju, it's 15:06 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 3 ft (RIX is lower than KWJ)

## Airports

### [Gwangju Airport (KWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwj-gwangju-gwangju-airport/1ef266df-8da2-6122-9110-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gwangju, South Korea
- ICAO: RKJJ
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 35.130000, 126.810000
- Elevation: 39 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:06 in Gwangju, it's 15:06 in Riga.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gwangju Airport (KWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwj-gwangju-gwangju-airport/1ef266df-8da2-6122-9110-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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