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DCA to RIX: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Riga (Riga International Airport)
4,395 mi
7,073 km · 3,819 nm
9h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,395 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 5m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near RIX
- HLJ · Barysiai Airport61 mi away
- SQQ · Šiauliai International Airport74 mi away
- PNV · Panevėžys Air Base85 mi away
- VNT · Ventspils International Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from RIX?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Riga (RIX) is 4,395 miles (7,073 km, 3,819 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to RIX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Riga?
Riga is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to RIX?
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