MSJ
Misawa
Japan
7,689 km
4,778 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,689 km
4,778 mi / 4,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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MSJ RIX
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Riga International Airport
IATA Code MSJ RIX
ICAO Code RJSM EVRA
City Misawa Riga
Country Japan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Riga
Elevation 119 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 56.920000, 23.970000

Misawa (MSJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,689 kilometers (4,778 miles / 4,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Japan with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Misawa, it's 16:13 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 Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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