RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,349 km
3,945 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
6,349 km
3,945 mi / 3,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SFM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code RIX SFM
ICAO Code EVRA KSFM
City Riga Sanford
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 43.390000, -70.710000

Riga (RIX) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 6,349 kilometers (3,945 miles / 3,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 19:01 in Riga, it's 12:01 in Sanford. 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 Sanford (SFM) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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