# Distance from Malta (MLK) to Riga (RIX)

> 7,495 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,495 km / 4,657 mi / 4,047 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 26° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 21:02 in Malta, it's 06:02 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,218 ft (RIX is lower than MLK)

## Airports

### [Malta Airport (MLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mlk-malta-malta-airport/1ef266df-29a8-666c-8053-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Malta, United States
- ICAO: KM75
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 48.370000, -107.920000
- Elevation: 2,254 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:02 in Malta, it's 06:02 in Riga.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Malta Airport (MLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mlk-malta-malta-airport/1ef266df-29a8-666c-8053-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)