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EKN to RIX: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Riga (Riga International Airport)
4,483 mi
7,214 km · 3,895 nm
9h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,483 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 15m 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
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, 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 EKN
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 EKN from RIX?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Riga (RIX) is 4,483 miles (7,214 km, 3,895 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to RIX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 15m 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 Elkins and Riga?
Riga is 7 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to RIX?
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