RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,843 km
4,873 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
7,843 km
4,873 mi / 4,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SYI
Airport Name Riga International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code RIX SYI
ICAO Code EVRA KSYI
City Riga Shelbyville
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 35.600000, -86.400000

Riga (RIX) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 7,843 kilometers (4,873 miles / 4,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 18:36 in Riga, it's 10:36 in Shelbyville. 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.

The return flight from Shelbyville (SYI) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 33° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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