# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Santander (SDR)

> 2,455 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,455 km / 1,525 mi / 1,325 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 244° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Spain
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 07:04 in Riga, it's 06:04 in Santander)
- **Elevation difference**: 20 ft (SDR is lower than RIX)

## Airports

### [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

### [Santander Airport (SDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sdr-santander-santander-airport/1ef266df-4627-605e-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santander, Spain
- ICAO: LEXJ
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 43.430000, -3.820000
- Elevation: 16 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 07:04 in Riga, it's 06:04 in Santander.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Santander Airport (SDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sdr-santander-santander-airport/1ef266df-4627-605e-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)
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