FNL
Fort Collins/Loveland
United States
8,184 km
5,085 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,184 km
5,085 mi / 4,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
26°
north northeast

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FNL RIX
Airport Name Northern Colorado Regional Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code FNL RIX
ICAO Code KFNL EVRA
City Fort Collins/Loveland Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,020 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.450000, -105.010000 56.920000, 23.970000

Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins/Loveland, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,184 kilometers (5,085 miles / 4,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 04:48 in Fort Collins/Loveland, it's 13:48 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 4,984 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) follows a heading of 322° (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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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