RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,828 km
6,107 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
9,828 km
6,107 mi / 5,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SLP
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code RIX SLP
ICAO Code EVRA MMSP
City Riga San Luis Potosi
Country Latvia Mexico
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Mexico_City
Elevation 36 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 22.250000, -100.930000

Riga (RIX) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 9,828 kilometers (6,107 miles / 5,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Mexico. 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 15:12 in Riga, it's 07:12 in San Luis Potosi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,999 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 27° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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