GLE
Gainesville
United States
8,535 km
5,303 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,535 km
5,303 mi / 4,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GLE RIX
Airport Name Gainesville Municipal Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GLE RIX
ICAO Code KGLE EVRA
City Gainesville Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 846 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 33.650000, -97.200000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gainesville (GLE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) in Gainesville, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,535 kilometers (5,303 miles / 4,608 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 03:59 in Gainesville, it's 11:59 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 Gainesville (GLE) 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 Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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