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RIX to DWC: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
2,700 mi
4,346 km · 2,347 nm
5h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,700 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 46m 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
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, 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 DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from DWC?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Dubai (DWC) is 2,700 miles (4,346 km, 2,347 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 46m 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to DWC?
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