Distance From US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Heliport to Riga International Airport

The distance from US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Heliport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5101 miles or 8209 kilometers or 4430 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 Fort Rucker ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Rucker and Riga takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Heliport, Fort Rucker, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 11 hours 43 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		8209 km
Statute Miles		5101 miles
Nautical Miles		4430 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Heliport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Heliport & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Fort Rucker, United States and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Rucker (United States)	2026-08-08, 10:56:35 EDT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-08-08, 17:56:35 EEST

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

US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory Heliport ( / ) Fort Rucker, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia