Flights Riga → London
RIX → LGW
How long is the flight from Riga to London?
The flight from Riga (RIX) to London (LGW) takes about 2h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, to London. The destination airport serves over forty million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest travel hubs.
The Riga (RIX) → London (LGW) route is operated by Air Baltic. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to London (LGW) heads west for about 1,692 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Baltic (BT) | 100% | 7 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating RIX-LGW
Frequently asked questions about RIX-LGW
The flight from Riga (RIX) to London (LGW) takes about 2h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Air Baltic.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at London, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Riga-London route is about 1,692 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
