Distance From Riga International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, RIX - SJC Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 5625 miles or 9053 kilometers or 4885 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 San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and San Jose takes around 12 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 12 hours 55 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 - SJC

Kilometers		9053 km
Statute Miles		5625 miles
Nautical Miles		4885 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 55 minutes

Riga International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to SJC Flight Path

Location of Riga International Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riga to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - SJC

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and San Jose (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Jose time is 10 Hours behind Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-16, 05:40:13 EET
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-15, 19:40:13 PST

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

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States