Distance From Kwaksan Air Base to Riga International Airport

The distance from Kwaksan Air Base () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4351 miles or 7002 kilometers or 3778 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 Kwaksan ( North Korea ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kwaksan and Riga takes around 10 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kwaksan Air Base, Kwaksan, North Korea to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 10 hours 0 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		7002 km
Statute Miles		4351 miles
Nautical Miles		3778 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 0 minutes

Kwaksan Air Base to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Kwaksan Air Base & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kwaksan, North Korea and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Kwaksan (North Korea) and Riga (Latvia) is 7 Hours.
Riga time is 7 Hours behind Kwaksan.

Location	Local Time
Kwaksan (North Korea)	2026-03-17, 22:33:38 KST
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-17, 15:33:38 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

Kwaksan Air Base ( / ) Kwaksan, North Korea

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia