Distance From Columbia Regional Airport to Riga International Airport, COU - RIX Distance

The distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4855 miles or 7814 kilometers or 4217 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Columbia ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Columbia and Riga takes around 11 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport, Columbia, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 11 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • COU - RIX

Kilometers		7814 km
Statute Miles		4855 miles
Nautical Miles		4217 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 9 minutes

Columbia Regional Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - COU to RIX Flight Path

Location of Columbia Regional Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Columbia to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Columbia, United States and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Columbia, United States and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • COU - RIX

Time difference between Columbia (United States) and Riga (Latvia) is 7 Hours.
Riga time is 7 Hours ahead of Columbia.

Location	Local Time
Columbia (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:21:30 EST
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-15, 05:21:30 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Columbia Regional Airport (COU / KCOU) Columbia, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia