CWF
Lake Charles
United States
8,681 km
5,394 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,681 km
5,394 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CWF RIX
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code CWF RIX
ICAO Code KCWF EVRA
City Lake Charles Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 17 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,681 kilometers (5,394 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:06 in Lake Charles, it's 16:06 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 308° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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