# Distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Riga (RIX)

> 7,252 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,252 km / 4,506 mi / 3,916 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 22:19 in Rishiri, it's 16:19 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 76 ft (RIX is lower than RIS)

## Airports

### [Rishiri Airport (RIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ris-rishiri-rishiri-airport/1ef266df-8bb7-6538-8e8a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rishiri, Japan
- ICAO: RJER
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 45.240000, 141.190000
- Elevation: 112 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 22:19 in Rishiri, it's 16:19 in Riga.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Rishiri Airport (RIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ris-rishiri-rishiri-airport/1ef266df-8bb7-6538-8e8a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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