RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,493 km
4,656 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,493 km
4,656 mi / 4,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX WRZ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code RIX WRZ
ICAO Code EVRA VCCW
City Riga Weerawila
Country Latvia Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Colombo
Elevation 36 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 6.250000, 81.240000

Riga (RIX) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 7,493 kilometers (4,656 miles / 4,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 10:13 in Riga, it's 13:43 in Weerawila. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 330° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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