RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,270 km
4,517 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
7,270 km
4,517 mi / 3,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
308°
northwest

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RIX SMD
Airport Name Riga International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code RIX SMD
ICAO Code EVRA KSMD
City Riga Fort Wayne
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 836 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 41.140000, -85.150000

Riga (RIX) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 7,270 kilometers (4,517 miles / 3,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:14 in Riga, it's 11:14 in Fort Wayne. 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 Fort Wayne (SMD) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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