RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,435 km
4,620 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
7,435 km
4,620 mi / 4,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SDY
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code RIX SDY
ICAO Code EVRA KSDY
City Riga Sidney
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Denver
Elevation 36 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 47.710000, -104.190000

Riga (RIX) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 7,435 kilometers (4,620 miles / 4,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 20:39 in Riga, it's 11:39 in Sidney. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,949 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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