RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,354 km
4,569 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
7,354 km
4,569 mi / 3,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
57°
east northeast

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RIX WJU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code RIX WJU
ICAO Code EVRA RKNW
City Riga Wonju
Country Latvia South Korea
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Seoul
Elevation 36 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 37.440000, 127.960000

Riga (RIX) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 7,354 kilometers (4,569 miles / 3,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 South Korea. 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 15:03 in Riga, it's 22:03 in Wonju. With a 7-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 Wonju (WJU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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