Distance From Van Ferit Melen Airport to Riga International Airport, VAN - RIX Distance

The distance from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 1550 miles or 2493 kilometers or 1346 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 Van ( Turkey ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van and Riga takes around 3 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport, Van, Turkey to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 3 hours 33 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 • VAN - RIX

Kilometers		2493 km
Statute Miles		1550 miles
Nautical Miles		1346 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 33 minutes

Van Ferit Melen Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - VAN to RIX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Van, Turkey and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Van, Turkey and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAN - RIX

Time difference between Van (Turkey) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Van (Turkey)	2026-06-14, 12:18:49 +03
Riga (Latvia)	2026-06-14, 12:18:49 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

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN / LTCI) Van, Turkey

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia