RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,023 km
4,985 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
8,023 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Riga
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX TIW
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code RIX TIW
ICAO Code EVRA KTIW
City Riga Tacoma
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 47.270000, -122.580000

Riga (RIX) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 8,023 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 23:37 in Riga, it's 13:37 in Tacoma. With a 10-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 Tacoma (TIW) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 18° (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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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