HOU
Houston
United States
8,837 km
5,491 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,837 km
5,491 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HOU RIX
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HOU RIX
ICAO Code KHOU EVRA
City Houston Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 46 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 56.920000, 23.970000

Houston (HOU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,837 kilometers (5,491 miles / 4,771 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 10:11 in Houston, it's 18:11 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 Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 310° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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