RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,167 km
5,075 miles
SLG
Siloam Springs
United States
Distance
8,167 km
5,075 mi / 4,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SLG
Airport Name Riga International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code RIX SLG
ICAO Code EVRA KSLG
City Riga Siloam Springs
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 1,191 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 36.190000, -94.490000

Riga (RIX) to Siloam Springs (SLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Smith Field (SLG) in Siloam Springs, United States is 8,167 kilometers (5,075 miles / 4,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 00:15 in Riga, it's 16:15 in Siloam Springs. With a 8-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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Smith Field sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Siloam Springs (SLG) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 30° (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 Smith Field (SLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.