Distance From Van Nuys Airport to Riga International Airport, VNY - RIX Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5769 miles or 9285 kilometers or 5010 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Riga takes around 13 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 13 hours 15 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 • VNY - RIX

Kilometers		9285 km
Statute Miles		5769 miles
Nautical Miles		5010 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 15 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, United States and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - RIX

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Riga (Latvia) is 10 Hours.
Riga time is 10 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2026-09-14, 19:52:10 PDT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-09-15, 05:52:10 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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia