RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,267 km
6,380 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
10,267 km
6,380 mi / 5,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SBJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code RIX SBJ
ICAO Code EVRA SNMX
City Riga Sao Mateus
Country Latvia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 36 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Riga (RIX) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 10,267 kilometers (6,380 miles / 5,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Riga, it's 14:43 in Sao Mateus. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 29° (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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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