RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,447 km
4,627 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
7,447 km
4,627 mi / 4,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
58°
east northeast

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RIX YEC
Airport Name Riga International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code RIX YEC
ICAO Code EVRA RKTY
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia South Korea
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Seoul
Elevation 36 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 36.630000, 128.350000

Riga (RIX) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 7,447 kilometers (4,627 miles / 4,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 17:39 in Riga, it's 00:39 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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