RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,004 km
2,488 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
4,004 km
2,488 mi / 2,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
337°
north northwest

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RIX THU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code RIX THU
ICAO Code EVRA BGTL
City Riga Thule
Country Latvia Greenland
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Thule
Elevation 36 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 76.530000, -68.700000

Riga (RIX) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 4,004 kilometers (2,488 miles / 2,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Riga, it's 10:17 in Thule. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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