LAF
Lafayette
United States
7,422 km
4,612 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,422 km
4,612 mi / 4,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
34°
north northeast

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LAF RIX
Airport Name Purdue University Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LAF RIX
ICAO Code KLAF EVRA
City Lafayette Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Riga
Elevation 606 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.410000, -86.940000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lafayette (LAF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,422 kilometers (4,612 miles / 4,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 11:32 in Lafayette, it's 18:32 in Riga. With a 7-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 Lafayette (LAF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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