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RIX to GAJ: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Yamagata (Yamagata Airport)
4,885 mi
7,862 km · 4,245 nm
10h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,885 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 3m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- GAJ — Yamagata Airport · Yamagata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near GAJ
- SDJ · Sendai Airport35 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport42 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport75 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from GAJ?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 4,885 miles (7,862 km, 4,245 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to GAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIX to GAJ?
Nonstop service on RIX–GAJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riga and Yamagata?
Yamagata is 6 hours ahead of Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to GAJ?
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Why are some RIX to GAJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIX–GAJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.