HOS
Chos Malal
Argentina
13,650 km
8,482 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,650 km
8,482 mi / 7,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
40°
northeast

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HOS RIX
Airport Name Chos Malal Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HOS RIX
ICAO Code SAHC EVRA
City Chos Malal Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,788 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -37.440000, -70.220000 56.920000, 23.970000

Chos Malal (HOS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chos Malal Airport (HOS) in Chos Malal, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,650 kilometers (8,482 miles / 7,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 14:37 in Chos Malal, it's 19:37 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 2,752 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Chos Malal Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Chos Malal (HOS) follows a heading of 250° (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 Chos Malal Airport (HOS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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