# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Cat Island (TBI)

> 8,308 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,308 km / 5,162 mi / 4,486 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Bahamas
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 03:55 in Riga, it's 20:55 in Cat Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 31 ft (TBI is lower than RIX)

## Airports

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [New Bight Airport (TBI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tbi-cat-island-new-bight-airport/1ef266df-6c18-6768-9fef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cat Island, Bahamas
- ICAO: MYCB
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Coordinates: 24.320000, -75.450000
- Elevation: 5 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:55 in Riga, it's 20:55 in Cat Island.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [New Bight Airport (TBI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tbi-cat-island-new-bight-airport/1ef266df-6c18-6768-9fef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)