Distance From Wakkanai Airport to Riga International Airport, WKJ - RIX Distance

The distance from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4512 miles or 7262 kilometers or 3919 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 Wakkanai ( Japan ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wakkanai and Riga takes around 10 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wakkanai Airport, Wakkanai, Japan to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 10 hours 22 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 • WKJ - RIX

Kilometers		7262 km
Statute Miles		4512 miles
Nautical Miles		3919 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 22 minutes

Wakkanai Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - WKJ to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wakkanai, Japan and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKJ - RIX

Time difference between Wakkanai (Japan) and Riga (Latvia) is 6 Hours.
Riga time is 6 Hours behind Wakkanai.

Location	Local Time
Wakkanai (Japan)	2026-08-03, 02:44:21 JST
Riga (Latvia)	2026-08-02, 20:44:21 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

Wakkanai Airport (WKJ / RJCW) Wakkanai, Japan

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia