RIX
Riga
Latvia
3,321 km
2,064 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,321 km
2,064 mi / 1,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
161°
south southeast

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RIX SSH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code RIX SSH
ICAO Code EVRA HESH
City Riga Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Latvia Egypt
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Cairo
Elevation 36 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 27.980000, 34.400000

Riga (RIX) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,321 kilometers (2,064 miles / 1,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Riga, it's 16:12 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 349° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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