Distance From Riga International Airport to Phuket International Airport, RIX - HKT Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 5161 miles or 8305 kilometers or 4482 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Phuket takes around 11 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 11 hours 51 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 - HKT

Kilometers		8305 km
Statute Miles		5161 miles
Nautical Miles		4482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 51 minutes

Riga International Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to HKT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - HKT

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Phuket (Thailand) is 5 Hours.
Phuket time is 5 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-14, 19:54:46 EET
Phuket (Thailand)	2025-12-15, 00:54:46 +07

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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand