RIX
Riga
Latvia
1,509 km
938 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
1,509 km
938 mi / 815 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SJJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code RIX SJJ
ICAO Code EVRA LQSA
City Riga Sarajevo
Country Latvia Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone Europe/Riga Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 36 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 43.820000, 18.330000

Riga (RIX) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1,509 kilometers (938 miles / 815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Riga, it's 00:01 in Sarajevo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,672 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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