FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
7,554 km
4,694 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,554 km
4,694 mi / 4,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

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FSD RIX
Airport Name Joe Foss Field Riga International Airport
IATA Code FSD RIX
ICAO Code KFSD EVRA
City Sioux Falls Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,430 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 43.580000, -96.740000 56.920000, 23.970000

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,554 kilometers (4,694 miles / 4,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:13 in Sioux Falls, it's 16:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,394 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Joe Foss Field.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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