RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
9,790 km
6,083 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,790 km
6,083 mi / 5,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
31°
north northeast

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RFS RIX
Airport Name Rosita Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code RFS RIX
ICAO Code MNRT EVRA
City La Rosita Riga
Country Nicaragua Latvia
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Riga
Elevation 193 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 56.920000, 23.970000

La Rosita (RFS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,790 kilometers (6,083 miles / 5,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Nicaragua 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 14:09 in La Rosita, it's 22:09 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 La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 293° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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