OTZ
Kotzebue
United States
6,238 km
3,876 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,238 km
3,876 mi / 3,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
356°
north

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OTZ RIX
Airport Name Ralph Wien Memorial Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code OTZ RIX
ICAO Code PAOT EVRA
City Kotzebue Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Riga
Elevation 15 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 66.880000, -162.600000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kotzebue (OTZ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) in Kotzebue, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,238 kilometers (3,876 miles / 3,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 04:35 in Kotzebue, it's 15:35 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 Kotzebue (OTZ) follows a heading of 3° (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 Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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