IAB
Wichita
United States
8,151 km
5,065 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,151 km
5,065 mi / 4,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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IAB RIX
Airport Name Mc Connell Afb Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code IAB RIX
ICAO Code KIAB EVRA
City Wichita Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,372 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -97.270000 56.920000, 23.970000

Wichita (IAB) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) in Wichita, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,151 kilometers (5,065 miles / 4,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 17:09 in Wichita, it's 01:09 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,336 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Mc Connell Afb Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Wichita (IAB) follows a heading of 315° (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 Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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