ARE
Arecibo
United States
8,336 km
5,180 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,336 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
34°
northeast

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ARE RIX
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ARE RIX
ICAO Code TJAB EVRA
City Arecibo Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Europe/Riga
Elevation 21 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 56.920000, 23.970000

Arecibo (ARE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,336 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Arecibo, it's 04:19 in Riga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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