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Riga International Airport (RIX)
Riga International Airport is an international airport serving Riga (Mārupe Municipality), Latvia. Its IATA code is RIX and its ICAO code is EVRA. It has one runway, 3,200 m long.
- IATARIX
- ICAOEVRA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- RIX
- ICAO code
- EVRA
- City
- Riga
- Region / province
- Mārupe Municipality
- Country / territory
- Latvia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 56.9208° N, 23.9707° E
- Elevation
- 11 m (36 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Riga (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,200 m10,499 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,171 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,555 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,558 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 129.925 MHz |
| ATIS | 121.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 118.800 MHz |
| MISC | 131.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Riga International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Riga through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Latvia
Riga International Airport is the only airport in Latvia in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Riga International Airport?
The IATA code of Riga International Airport is RIX and its ICAO code is EVRA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Riga International Airport located?
Riga International Airport is in Riga, Mārupe Municipality, Latvia, at coordinates 56.9208° N, 23.9707° E and an elevation of 11 m (36 ft).
How far is Riga International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,558 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,555 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,171 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Riga International Airport?
The longest runway at Riga International Airport is 3,200 m (10,499 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Riga International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Riga International Airport (RIX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.