RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,788 km
5,461 miles
TPL
Temple
United States
Distance
8,788 km
5,461 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
312°
northwest

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RIX TPL
Airport Name Riga International Airport Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
IATA Code RIX TPL
ICAO Code EVRA KTPL
City Riga Temple
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 682 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 31.150000, -97.410000

Riga (RIX) to Temple (TPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) in Temple, United States is 8,788 kilometers (5,461 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:02 in Riga, it's 08:02 in Temple. 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 Temple (TPL) 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 Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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