Distance From Kern Field to Riga International Airport

The distance from Kern Field () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4724 miles or 7603 kilometers or 4103 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 Polk City ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polk City and Riga takes around 10 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kern Field, Polk City, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 10 hours 51 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		7603 km
Statute Miles		4724 miles
Nautical Miles		4103 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 51 minutes

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

Location of Kern Field & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Polk City to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Polk City, United States and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

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

Location	Local Time
Polk City (United States)	2025-12-14, 13:18:14 CST
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-14, 21:18:14 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

Kern Field ( / IA48) Polk City, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia