JAN
Jackson
United States
8,333 km
5,178 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,333 km
5,178 mi / 4,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
31°
north northeast

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JAN RIX
Airport Name Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JAN RIX
ICAO Code KJAN EVRA
City Jackson Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 346 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 32.310000, -90.080000 56.920000, 23.970000

Jackson (JAN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,333 kilometers (5,178 miles / 4,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 01:31 in Jackson, it's 09:31 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Jackson (JAN) follows a heading of 307° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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