Distance From Surat Thani Airport to Riga International Airport, URT - RIX Distance

The distance from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5132 miles or 8259 kilometers or 4457 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 Surat Thani ( Thailand ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Surat Thani and Riga takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani, Thailand to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 11 hours 47 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 • URT - RIX

Kilometers		8259 km
Statute Miles		5132 miles
Nautical Miles		4457 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Surat Thani Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - URT to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Surat Thani, Thailand and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • URT - RIX

Time difference between Surat Thani (Thailand) and Riga (Latvia) is 5 Hours.
Riga time is 5 Hours behind Surat Thani.

Location	Local Time
Surat Thani (Thailand)	2025-12-17, 15:42:48 +07
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-17, 10:42:48 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

Surat Thani Airport (URT / VTSB) Surat Thani, Thailand

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia