PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,959 km
6,188 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,959 km
6,188 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY RIX
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PTY RIX
ICAO Code MPTO EVRA
City Tocumen Riga
Country Panama Latvia
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Riga
Elevation 135 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 56.920000, 23.970000

Tocumen (PTY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,959 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Panama 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 00:55 in Tocumen, it's 07:55 in Riga. With a 7-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 Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 286° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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