NIR
Beeville
United States
9,073 km
5,638 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

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NIR RIX
Airport Name Chase Field Industrial Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NIR RIX
ICAO Code KTX2 EVRA
City Beeville Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 184 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 28.360000, -97.660000 56.920000, 23.970000

Beeville (NIR) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 11:46 in Beeville, it's 19:46 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 Beeville (NIR) follows a heading of 311° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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