Distance From Zhetygen Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Zhetygen Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 2442 miles or 3929 kilometers or 2121 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 Iliysk ( Kazakhstan ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iliysk and Riga takes around 5 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhetygen Airport, Iliysk, Kazakhstan to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 5 hours 36 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		3929 km
Statute Miles		2442 miles
Nautical Miles		2121 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 36 minutes

Zhetygen Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Iliysk, Kazakhstan and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Iliysk (Kazakhstan) and Riga (Latvia) is 3 Hours.
Riga time is 3 Hours behind Iliysk.

Location	Local Time
Iliysk (Kazakhstan)	2026-03-18, 01:36:53 +05
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-17, 22:36:53 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

Zhetygen Airport ( / ) Iliysk, Kazakhstan

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia