Distance From Sterling Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Sterling Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4031 miles or 6488 kilometers or 3501 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Riga takes around 9 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sterling Airport, Sterling, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 9 hours 16 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		6488 km
Statute Miles		4031 miles
Nautical Miles		3501 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 16 minutes

Sterling Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Sterling Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sterling, United States and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Sterling (United States) and Riga (Latvia) is 7 Hours.
Riga time is 7 Hours ahead of Sterling.

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2025-12-15, 09:59:09 EST
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-15, 16:59:09 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

Sterling Airport ( / 3B3) Sterling, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia