PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
9,933 km
6,172 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,933 km
6,172 mi / 5,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guatemala
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PKJ RIX
Airport Name Playa Grande Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PKJ RIX
ICAO Code MGPG EVRA
City Playa Grande Riga
Country Guatemala Latvia
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Riga
Elevation 577 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 16.000000, -90.740000 56.920000, 23.970000

Playa Grande (PKJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,933 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Guatemala with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Playa Grande, it's 20:07 in Riga. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Playa Grande (PKJ) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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