Distance From Vaga River Heliport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Vaga River Heliport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 709 miles or 1141 kilometers or 616 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 Velsk ( Russia ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Velsk and Riga takes around 1 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vaga River Heliport, Velsk, Russia to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 1 hours 37 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		1141 km
Statute Miles		709 miles
Nautical Miles		616 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 37 minutes

Vaga River Heliport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Velsk, Russia and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Velsk (Russia) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Velsk (Russia)	2026-09-15, 07:12:57 MSK
Riga (Latvia)	2026-09-15, 07:12:57 EEST

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

Vaga River Heliport ( / ) Velsk, Russia

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia