FBK
Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright
United States
6,457 km
4,012 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,457 km
4,012 mi / 3,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FBK RIX
Airport Name Ladd Army Air Field Riga International Airport
IATA Code FBK RIX
ICAO Code PAFB EVRA
City Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Riga
Elevation 449 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 64.840000, -147.610000 56.920000, 23.970000

Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,457 kilometers (4,012 miles / 3,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 15:35 in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, it's 02:35 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 Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) follows a heading of 356° (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 Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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