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RST to RIX: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Riga (Riga International Airport)
4,564 mi
7,345 km · 3,966 nm
9h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,564 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST
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 RST from RIX?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Riga (RIX) is 4,564 miles (7,345 km, 3,966 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to RIX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 25m 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 Rochester and Riga?
Riga is 8 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to RIX?
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