MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
12,240 km
7,605 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,240 km
7,605 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
35°
northeast

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MDX RIX
Airport Name Mercedes Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MDX RIX
ICAO Code SATM EVRA
City Mercedes Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Europe/Riga
Elevation 358 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -29.220000, -58.090000 56.920000, 23.970000

Mercedes (MDX) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,240 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 10:54 in Mercedes, it's 15:54 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 Mercedes (MDX) 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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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