RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,319 km
2,684 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
4,319 km
2,684 mi / 2,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Riga
Heading
131°
southeast

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RIX SHJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code RIX SHJ
ICAO Code EVRA OMSJ
City Riga Sharjah
Country Latvia United Arab Emirates
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Dubai
Elevation 36 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 25.330000, 55.520000

Riga (RIX) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 4,319 kilometers (2,684 miles / 2,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Riga, it's 06:21 in Sharjah.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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