Distance From Riga International Airport to Zürich Airport, RIX - ZRH Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 921 miles or 1482 kilometers or 800 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 Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Zurich takes around 2 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 2 hours 7 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 - ZRH

Kilometers		1482 km
Statute Miles		921 miles
Nautical Miles		800 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 7 minutes

Riga International Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to ZRH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - ZRH

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 1 Hours.
Zurich time is 1 Hours behind Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-13, 22:10:25 EET
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-13, 21:10:25 CET

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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland