RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,733 km
5,426 miles
SCU
Santiago
Cuba
Distance
8,733 km
5,426 mi / 4,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
289°
west northwest

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RIX SCU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Antonio Maceo International Airport
IATA Code RIX SCU
ICAO Code EVRA MUCU
City Riga Santiago
Country Latvia Cuba
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Havana
Elevation 36 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 19.970000, -75.840000

Riga (RIX) to Santiago (SCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) in Santiago, Cuba is 8,733 kilometers (5,426 miles / 4,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Cuba. 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 12:43 in Riga, it's 05:43 in Santiago. With a 7-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 Santiago (SCU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 33° (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 Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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