# Distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Riga (RIX)

> 7,311 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,311 km / 4,543 mi / 3,947 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 88° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Laos) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 10:27 in Luang Namtha, it's 06:27 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,932 ft (RIX is lower than LXG)

## Airports

### [Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxg-luang-namtha-luang-namtha-airport/1ef266df-f27f-6478-9a2c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luang Namtha, Laos
- ICAO: VLLN
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 20.970000, 101.400000
- Elevation: 1,968 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 10:27 in Luang Namtha, it's 06:27 in Riga.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxg-luang-namtha-luang-namtha-airport/1ef266df-f27f-6478-9a2c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)