BGQ
Big Lake
United States
6,833 km
4,246 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,833 km
4,246 mi / 3,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BGQ RIX
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BGQ RIX
ICAO Code PAGQ EVRA
City Big Lake Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Riga
Elevation 162 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 56.920000, 23.970000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,833 kilometers (4,246 miles / 3,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:01 in Big Lake, it's 22:01 in Riga. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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