RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,558 km
5,318 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
8,558 km
5,318 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SPS
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code RIX SPS
ICAO Code EVRA KSPS
City Riga Wichita Falls
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 33.990000, -98.490000

Riga (RIX) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 8,558 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 23:23 in Riga, it's 15:23 in Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls (SPS) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 28° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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