RIX
Riga
Latvia
3,119 km
1,938 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
3,119 km
1,938 mi / 1,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX VDA
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code RIX VDA
ICAO Code EVRA LLOV
City Riga Eilat
Country Latvia Israel
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 36 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 29.940000, 34.940000

Riga (RIX) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 3,119 kilometers (1,938 miles / 1,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Israel. 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 18:22 in Riga, it's 18:22 in Eilat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,456 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 347° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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