RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,762 km
4,823 miles
SAR
Sparta
United States
Distance
7,762 km
4,823 mi / 4,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
310°
northwest

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RIX SAR
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sparta Community-Hunter Field
IATA Code RIX SAR
ICAO Code EVRA KSAR
City Riga Sparta
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 538 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 38.150000, -89.700000

Riga (RIX) to Sparta (SAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) in Sparta, United States is 7,762 kilometers (4,823 miles / 4,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Latvia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Riga, it's 09:00 in Sparta. 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 Sparta (SAR) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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