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RIX to ASB: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Ashkhabad (Ashgabat International Airport)
2,036 mi
3,276 km · 1,769 nm
4h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,036 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 27m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- ASB — Ashgabat International Airport · Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RIX
- HLJ · Barysiai Airport61 mi away
- SQQ · Šiauliai International Airport74 mi away
- PNV · Panevėžys Air Base85 mi away
- VNT · Ventspils International Airport96 mi away
Near ASB
- BJB · Bojnord Airport67 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport133 mi away
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from ASB?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Ashkhabad (ASB) is 2,036 miles (3,276 km, 1,769 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to ASB?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 27m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIX to ASB?
Nonstop service on RIX–ASB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riga and Ashkhabad?
Ashkhabad is 2 hours ahead of Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to ASB?
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Why are some RIX to ASB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIX–ASB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.