MQY
Smyrna
United States
7,810 km
4,853 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,810 km
4,853 mi / 4,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MQY RIX
Airport Name Smyrna Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MQY RIX
ICAO Code KMQY EVRA
City Smyrna Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 543 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 36.010000, -86.520000 56.920000, 23.970000

Smyrna (MQY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Smyrna, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,810 kilometers (4,853 miles / 4,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 01:53 in Smyrna, it's 09:53 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 Smyrna (MQY) follows a heading of 306° (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 Smyrna Airport (MQY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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