RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,998 km
4,969 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,998 km
4,969 mi / 4,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Riga
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SEA
Airport Name Riga International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RIX SEA
ICAO Code EVRA KSEA
City Riga Seattle
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 47.450000, -122.310000

Riga (RIX) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,998 kilometers (4,969 miles / 4,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 08:02 in Riga, it's 22:02 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 19° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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