HDE
Holdrege
United States
7,956 km
4,944 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,956 km
4,944 mi / 4,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HDE RIX
Airport Name Brewster Field Riga International Airport
IATA Code HDE RIX
ICAO Code KHDE EVRA
City Holdrege Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,314 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.500000, -99.300000 56.920000, 23.970000

Holdrege (HDE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brewster Field (HDE) in Holdrege, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,956 kilometers (4,944 miles / 4,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 09:52 in Holdrege, it's 17:52 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 2,278 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Brewster Field.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Holdrege (HDE) 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 Brewster Field (HDE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.