ICT
Wichita
United States
8,155 km
5,067 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,155 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ICT RIX
Airport Name Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ICT RIX
ICAO Code KICT EVRA
City Wichita Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,333 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 37.650000, -97.430000 56.920000, 23.970000

Wichita (ICT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport (ICT) in Wichita, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,155 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 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 14:29 in Wichita, it's 22:29 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 1,297 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Wichita (ICT) 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 Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport (ICT) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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