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SJC to RIX: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Riga (Riga International Airport)
5,625 mi
9,053 km · 4,888 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,625 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from RIX?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Riga (RIX) is 5,625 miles (9,053 km, 4,888 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to RIX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 30m 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 San Jose and Riga?
Riga is 10 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to RIX?
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