Distance From Riga International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, RIX - BUF Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 4223 miles or 6796 kilometers or 3668 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Buffalo takes around 9 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 9 hours 42 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 - BUF

Kilometers		6796 km
Statute Miles		4223 miles
Nautical Miles		3668 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 42 minutes

Riga International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to BUF Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - BUF

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Buffalo (United States) is 6 Hours.
Buffalo time is 6 Hours behind Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-25, 22:22:42 EET
Buffalo (United States)	2026-03-25, 16:22:42 EDT

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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States