Riga to Changchun flights
Changchun lies 6,639 km (4,125 mi) north-east of Riga, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Riga | Changchun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | China |
| Population | 742,572 | 5.7 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | CGQ, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | LV-1001–LV-1084 | 130000 |
Clocks in Changchun are 5 h ahead of Riga right now, so a 9 h 16 min journey lands 14 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Changchun
Crossing from Latvia into China: money changes from the Euro to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riga
Riga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riga International Airport (RIX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Changchun
Changchun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changchun Longjia International Airport | CGQ | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,500 ft | 706 ft |
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Staying in Changchun
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Changchun. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (26), and 9 are five-star. Guests have left 408 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Changchun from Riga?
6,639 km (4,125 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Changchun by air?
About 9 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Changchun?
Changchun is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/Riga).
Which airports are used for Riga to Changchun flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ).
What currency do I need in Changchun?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Changchun?
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Changchun, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.