Airport Comparison
| LUQ | RIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | Riga International Airport |
| IATA Code | LUQ | RIX |
| ICAO Code | SAOU | EVRA |
| City | San Luis | Riga |
| Country | Argentina | Latvia |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/San_Luis | Europe/Riga |
| Elevation | 2,328 ft | 36 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.270000, -66.360000 | 56.920000, 23.970000 |
San Luis (LUQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,069 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.
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 15:02 in San Luis, it's 20:02 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 2,292 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport.
The return flight from Riga (RIX) to San Luis (LUQ) follows a heading of 251° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.