# Distance from Raufarhofn (RFN) to Riga (RIX)

> 2,301 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,301 km / 1,430 mi / 1,242 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 98° (east)
- **Return heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → Latvia
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 16:16 in Raufarhofn, it's 19:16 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 3 ft (RIX is lower than RFN)

## Airports

### [Raufarhofn Airport (RFN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfn-raufarhofn-raufarhofn-airport/1ef266de-9e2b-6db4-90b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Raufarhofn, Iceland
- ICAO: BIRG
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 66.410000, -15.920000
- Elevation: 39 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 16:16 in Raufarhofn, it's 19:16 in Riga.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Raufarhofn Airport (RFN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfn-raufarhofn-raufarhofn-airport/1ef266de-9e2b-6db4-90b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)