Distance From Riga International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, RIX - RSW Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 5251 miles or 8450 kilometers or 4560 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 Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Fort Myers takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 12 hours 4 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 - RSW

Kilometers		8450 km
Statute Miles		5251 miles
Nautical Miles		4560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

Riga International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to RSW Flight Path

Location of Riga International Airport & Southwest Florida International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riga to Fort Myers nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - RSW

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

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-10-28, 23:06:57 EET
Fort Myers (United States)	2026-10-28, 17:06:57 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

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States