Distance From Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5230 miles or 8416 kilometers or 4541 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 Higgins ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higgins and Riga takes around 12 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport, Higgins, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 12 hours 1 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		8416 km
Statute Miles		5230 miles
Nautical Miles		4541 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 1 minutes

Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Higgins to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Higgins (United States) and Riga (Latvia) is 9 Hours.
Riga time is 9 Hours ahead of Higgins.

Location	Local Time
Higgins (United States)	2026-06-19, 11:44:52 MDT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-06-19, 20:44:52 EEST

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

Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport ( / K1X1) Higgins, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia