# Distance from Norilsk (NSK) to Riga (RIX)

> 3,281 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,281 km / 2,038 mi / 1,771 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 278° (west)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Latvia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 21:02 in Norilsk, it's 17:02 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 538 ft (RIX is lower than NSK)

## Airports

### [Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsk-norilsk-norilsk-alykel-airport/1ef266df-e94f-62cc-9b2e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Norilsk, Russia
- ICAO: UOOO
- Timezone: Asia/Krasnoyarsk
- Coordinates: 69.310000, 87.330000
- Elevation: 574 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:02 in Norilsk, it's 17:02 in Riga.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsk-norilsk-norilsk-alykel-airport/1ef266df-e94f-62cc-9b2e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)