Riga to Singapore
11h 57m The flight from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 9,278 km (5,765 miles) and takes approximately 11h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 98°, passing near 35.2° N, 77.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 52m | 17h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 54m | 12h 19m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 19m | 10h 44m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 55m | 11h 20m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| RIX | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Riga International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Riga | Singapore |
| Country | Latvia | Singapore |
| ICAO | EVRA | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 56.9208, 23.9707 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 36 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Riga to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Riga (RIX) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 11h 57m. The great-circle distance is 9,278 km (5,765 miles, 5,010 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 98°.
How far is Riga from Singapore?
9,278 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,765 miles or 5,010 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between RIX and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,278 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.