# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Rochester (RST)

> 7,345 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,345 km / 4,564 mi / 3,966 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 19:46 in Riga, it's 11:46 in Rochester)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,281 ft (RST is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [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

### [Rochester International Airport (RST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rst-rochester-rochester-international-airport/1ef266df-35d7-6adc-8365-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rochester, United States
- ICAO: KRST
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 43.910000, -92.500000
- Elevation: 1,317 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 19:46 in Riga, it's 11:46 in Rochester.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rochester International Airport (RST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rst-rochester-rochester-international-airport/1ef266df-35d7-6adc-8365-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)