LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
1,225 km
761 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
1,225 km
761 mi / 662 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LWR RIX
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Riga International Airport
IATA Code LWR RIX
ICAO Code EHLW EVRA
City Leeuwarden Riga
Country Netherlands Latvia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Riga
Elevation 3 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 56.920000, 23.970000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 1,225 kilometers (761 miles / 662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Leeuwarden, it's 22:17 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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