The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Alpine, it's 02:09 in Riga. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,478 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.