RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,572 km
4,705 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,572 km
4,705 mi / 4,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SDF
Airport Name Riga International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code RIX SDF
ICAO Code EVRA KSDF
City Riga Louisville
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 36 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 38.170000, -85.740000

Riga (RIX) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 7,572 kilometers (4,705 miles / 4,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 23:37 in Riga, it's 16:37 in Louisville. With a 7-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 Louisville (SDF) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 34° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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