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VTE to RIX: distance & flight time

Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Riga (Riga International Airport)

4,754 mi
7,651 km · 4,131 nm
9h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,754 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 47m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is VTE from RIX?

The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Riga (RIX) is 4,754 miles (7,651 km, 4,131 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from VTE to RIX?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 47m 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 Vientiane and Riga?

Riga is 4 hours behind Vientiane.

What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to RIX?

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