GON
Groton (New London)
United States
6,595 km
4,098 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,595 km
4,098 mi / 3,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

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GON RIX
Airport Name Groton-New London Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GON RIX
ICAO Code KGON EVRA
City Groton (New London) Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Riga
Elevation 9 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 41.330000, -72.050000 56.920000, 23.970000

Groton (New London) (GON) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,595 kilometers (4,098 miles / 3,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 07:46 in Groton (New London), it's 14:46 in Riga. With a 7-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 Groton (New London) (GON) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Groton-New London Airport (GON) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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