RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,792 km
2,977 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,792 km
2,977 mi / 2,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
147°
south southeast

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RIX SHW
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code RIX SHW
ICAO Code EVRA OESH
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 36 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 17.470000, 47.120000

Riga (RIX) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,792 kilometers (2,977 miles / 2,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 17:01 in Riga, it's 18:01 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,327 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 342° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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