RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,094 km
5,029 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
8,094 km
5,029 mi / 4,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SYV
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code RIX SYV
ICAO Code EVRA KSYV
City Riga Sylvester
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 31.560000, -83.890000

Riga (RIX) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 8,094 kilometers (5,029 miles / 4,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 15:13 in Riga, it's 08:13 in Sylvester. 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 Sylvester (SYV) 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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