BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
9,100 km
5,654 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,100 km
5,654 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF RIX
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BIF RIX
ICAO Code KBIF EVRA
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,947 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 56.920000, 23.970000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,100 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 09:33 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 18:33 in Riga. With a 9-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 3,911 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 319° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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