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Flights between New York (JFK) and Riga (RIX)

John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States ↔ Riga International Airport, Latvia

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Distance
6,746 km
4,192 miles
Est. flight time
8h 56m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~7h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Latvia

Jan
-2°
3/-7
35mm
Feb
-3°
2/-8
25mm
Mar
2°
7/-3
30mm
Apr
10°
15/5
40mm
May
17°
22/12
50mm
Jun
20°
25/15
65mm
Jul
22°
27/17
75mm
Aug
21°
26/16
80mm
Sep
16°
21/11
70mm
Oct
9°
14/4
65mm
Nov
3°
8/-2
55mm
Dec
-1°
4/-6
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Latvia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is New York from Riga?

New York (JFK) and Riga (RIX) are around 6,746 km (4,192 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 56m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between New York and Riga?

Time difference ~ 7 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Latvia?

Across Latvia, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 22°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United States and Latvia?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Latvia as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.