FCO to RIX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 1,877 km (1,166 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (RIX to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Riga?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) is 1,877 km (1,166 mi, 1,013 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FCO to RIX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RIX is roughly north of FCO.
How is the FCO to RIX route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-RIX in IATA codes and LIRF-EVRA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Riga International Airport is RIX (EVRA).
| FCO | RIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Riga International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | EVRA |
| Country | Italy | Latvia |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #161 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EVRA starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 23 ft (7 m) of each other.
Airlines flying FCO to RIX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | Air Baltic | BTI | Airbaltic | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Riga?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are 1,877 km (1,166 mi, 1,013 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to RIX?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and RIX takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RIX from FCO?
Riga International Airport (RIX) lies roughly north of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to RIX?
1 airline appear on the FCO-RIX route in the open dataset, including Air Baltic.
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