FCM
Minneapolis
United States
7,304 km
4,538 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,304 km
4,538 mi / 3,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FCM RIX
Airport Name Flying Cloud Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code FCM RIX
ICAO Code KFCM EVRA
City Minneapolis Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 906 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 44.800000, -93.500000 56.920000, 23.970000

Minneapolis (FCM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,304 kilometers (4,538 miles / 3,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Minneapolis, it's 17:16 in Riga. 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 Riga (RIX) to Minneapolis (FCM) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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