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RIX to DHF: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
2,723 mi
4,383 km · 2,367 nm
5h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,723 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 48m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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 DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from DHF?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 2,723 miles (4,383 km, 2,367 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 48m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Riga and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to DHF?
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