RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,562 km
4,077 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
6,562 km
4,077 mi / 3,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
302°
west northwest

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RIX SCH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code RIX SCH
ICAO Code EVRA KSCH
City Riga Schenectady
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 378 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 42.850000, -73.930000

Riga (RIX) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 6,562 kilometers (4,077 miles / 3,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Riga, it's 18:36 in Schenectady. 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 Schenectady (SCH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 39° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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