ING
El Calafate
Argentina
14,796 km
9,194 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,796 km
9,194 mi / 7,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
48°
northeast

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ING RIX
Airport Name Lago Argentino Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ING RIX
ICAO Code SAWA EVRA
City El Calafate Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/Riga
Elevation 732 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -50.340000, -72.250000 56.920000, 23.970000

El Calafate (ING) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,796 kilometers (9,194 miles / 7,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 17:58 in El Calafate, it's 22:58 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to El Calafate (ING) follows a heading of 240° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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