EMX
El Maiten
Argentina
14,086 km
8,753 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,086 km
8,753 mi / 7,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
43°
northeast

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EMX RIX
Airport Name El Maiten Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code EMX RIX
ICAO Code SAVD EVRA
City El Maiten Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,355 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -42.030000, -71.170000 56.920000, 23.970000

El Maiten (EMX) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Maiten Airport (EMX) in El Maiten, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,086 kilometers (8,753 miles / 7,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in El Maiten, it's 17:51 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,319 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than El Maiten Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to El Maiten (EMX) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Maiten Airport (EMX) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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