RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,072 km
4,395 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
7,072 km
4,395 mi / 3,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX WAL
Airport Name Riga International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code RIX WAL
ICAO Code EVRA KWAL
City Riga Wallops Island
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 37.940000, -75.470000

Riga (RIX) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 7,072 kilometers (4,395 miles / 3,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 17:15 in Riga, it's 10:15 in Wallops Island. 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 37° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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