NER
Chulman
Russia
5,537 km
3,441 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,537 km
3,441 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
315°
northwest

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NER RIX
Airport Name Chulman Neryungri Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NER RIX
ICAO Code UELL EVRA
City Chulman Riga
Country Russia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,812 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 56.910000, 124.910000 56.920000, 23.970000

Chulman (NER) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) in Chulman, Russia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,537 kilometers (3,441 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Chulman, it's 18:30 in Riga. With a 7-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 2,776 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Chulman Neryungri Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Chulman (NER) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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