Distance From Cottonwood Field to Riga International Airport

The distance from Cottonwood Field () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5201 miles or 8370 kilometers or 4517 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 Rocky Ford ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rocky Ford and Riga takes around 11 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cottonwood Field, Rocky Ford, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 11 hours 57 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 • - RIX

Kilometers		8370 km
Statute Miles		5201 miles
Nautical Miles		4517 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 57 minutes

Cottonwood Field to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Cottonwood Field & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rocky Ford to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Rocky Ford, United States and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Rocky Ford (United States) and Riga (Latvia) is 8 Hours.
Riga time is 8 Hours ahead of Rocky Ford.

Location	Local Time
Rocky Ford (United States)	2026-03-21, 21:52:23 MDT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-22, 05:52:23 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

Cottonwood Field ( / 09CO) Rocky Ford, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia