RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,377 km
5,205 miles
SPG
St Petersburg
United States
Distance
8,377 km
5,205 mi / 4,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
299°
west northwest

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RIX SPG
Airport Name Riga International Airport Albert Whitted Airport
IATA Code RIX SPG
ICAO Code EVRA KSPG
City Riga St Petersburg
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 27.800000, -82.600000

Riga (RIX) to St Petersburg (SPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St Petersburg, United States is 8,377 kilometers (5,205 miles / 4,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 20:53 in Riga, it's 13:53 in St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg (SPG) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 33° (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 Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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