The flight distance from Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,053 kilometers (5,626 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 02:30 in San Jose, it's 12:30 in Riga. With a 10-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 San Jose (RHV) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.