QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
11,927 km
7,411 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
11,927 km
7,411 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

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QNS RIX
Airport Name Canoas Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code QNS RIX
ICAO Code SBCO EVRA
City Porto Alegre Riga
Country Brazil Latvia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Riga
Elevation 26 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -29.950000, -51.140000 56.920000, 23.970000

Porto Alegre (QNS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,927 kilometers (7,411 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Brazil 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 15:24 in Porto Alegre, it's 20:24 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) follows a heading of 241° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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