FTW
Fort Worth
United States
8,623 km
5,358 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,623 km
5,358 mi / 4,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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FTW RIX
Airport Name Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code FTW RIX
ICAO Code KFTW EVRA
City Fort Worth Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 710 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 32.820000, -97.360000 56.920000, 23.970000

Fort Worth (FTW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,623 kilometers (5,358 miles / 4,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 07:38 in Fort Worth, it's 15:38 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 Fort Worth (FTW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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