NUI
Nuiqsut
United States
5,873 km
3,649 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,873 km
3,649 mi / 3,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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NUI RIX
Airport Name Nuiqsut Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NUI RIX
ICAO Code PAQT EVRA
City Nuiqsut Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Riga
Elevation 45 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 70.210000, -151.010000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nuiqsut (NUI) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) in Nuiqsut, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,873 kilometers (3,649 miles / 3,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 09:02 in Nuiqsut, it's 20:02 in Riga. With a 11-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 Nuiqsut (NUI) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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