# Distance from Houston (EFD) to Riga (RIX)

> 8,835 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,835 km / 5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 02:52 in Houston, it's 10:52 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 4 ft (RIX is higher than EFD)

## Airports

### [Ellington Airport (EFD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/efd-houston-ellington-airport/1ef266df-1967-6c26-9c9e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KEFD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.610000, -95.160000
- Elevation: 33 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:52 in Houston, it's 10:52 in Riga.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ellington Airport (EFD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/efd-houston-ellington-airport/1ef266df-1967-6c26-9c9e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)