RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
12,617 km
7,840 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,617 km
7,840 mi / 6,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
36°
northeast

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RAF RIX
Airport Name Rafaela Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code RAF RIX
ICAO Code SAFR EVRA
City Rafaela Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Europe/Riga
Elevation 325 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -31.280000, -61.500000 56.920000, 23.970000

Rafaela (RAF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,617 kilometers (7,840 miles / 6,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 20:31 in Rafaela, it's 01:31 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 Rafaela (RAF) follows a heading of 248° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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