Distance From Gaotai Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Gaotai Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 3493 miles or 5621 kilometers or 3033 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zhangye (Gaotai) ( China ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhangye (Gaotai) and Riga takes around 8 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gaotai Airport, Zhangye (Gaotai), China to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 8 hours 1 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - RIX

Kilometers		5621 km
Statute Miles		3493 miles
Nautical Miles		3033 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 1 minutes

Gaotai Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Gaotai Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zhangye (Gaotai) to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Zhangye (Gaotai) (China) and Riga (Latvia) is 4 Hours.
Riga time is 4 Hours behind Zhangye (Gaotai).

Location	Local Time
Zhangye (Gaotai) (China)	2026-03-16, 09:55:42 +06
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-16, 05:55:42 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gaotai Airport ( / ) Zhangye (Gaotai), China

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia