RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,521 km
4,673 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
7,521 km
4,673 mi / 4,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SOP
Airport Name Riga International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code RIX SOP
ICAO Code EVRA KSOP
City Riga Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 35.240000, -79.390000

Riga (RIX) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 7,521 kilometers (4,673 miles / 4,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 17:36 in Riga, it's 10:36 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. 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 Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) 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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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