RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,835 km
6,111 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
9,835 km
6,111 mi / 5,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
297°
west northwest

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RIX SAP
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code RIX SAP
ICAO Code EVRA MHLM
City Riga La Mesa
Country Latvia Honduras
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 36 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 15.450000, -87.920000

Riga (RIX) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 9,835 kilometers (6,111 miles / 5,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Riga, it's 05:47 in La Mesa. 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 La Mesa (SAP) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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