RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,856 km
3,639 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
5,856 km
3,639 mi / 3,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Riga
Heading
357°
north

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RIX UUK
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code RIX UUK
ICAO Code EVRA PAKU
City Riga Kuparuk
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Anchorage
Elevation 36 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 70.330000, -149.600000

Riga (RIX) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 5,856 kilometers (3,639 miles / 3,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 18:03 in Riga, it's 07:03 in Kuparuk. With a 11-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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