# Distance from Nalchik (NAL) to Riga (RIX)

> 2,031 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,031 km / 1,262 mi / 1,096 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Latvia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 15:51 in Nalchik, it's 15:51 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,425 ft (RIX is lower than NAL)

## Airports

### [Nalchik Airport (NAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nal-nalchik-nalchik-airport/1ef266df-e990-6e3e-9315-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nalchik, Russia
- ICAO: URMN
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 43.510000, 43.640000
- Elevation: 1,461 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [Nalchik Airport (NAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nal-nalchik-nalchik-airport/1ef266df-e990-6e3e-9315-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)