LMS
Louisville
United States
8,210 km
5,101 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,210 km
5,101 mi / 4,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LMS RIX
Airport Name Louisville/Winston County Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LMS RIX
ICAO Code KLMS EVRA
City Louisville Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 575 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 33.100000, -89.100000 56.920000, 23.970000

Louisville (LMS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,210 kilometers (5,101 miles / 4,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 12:15 in Louisville, it's 20:15 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 Louisville (LMS) 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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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