PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
8,348 km
5,187 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,348 km
5,187 mi / 4,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
326°
northwest

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PXU RIX
Airport Name Pleiku Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PXU RIX
ICAO Code VVPK EVRA
City Pleiku Riga
Country Vietnam Latvia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,434 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 14.000000, 108.020000 56.920000, 23.970000

Pleiku (PXU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,348 kilometers (5,187 miles / 4,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Vietnam with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Pleiku, it's 08:18 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,398 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Pleiku Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Pleiku (PXU) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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