RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,874 km
6,757 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,874 km
6,757 mi / 5,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
239°
west southwest

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RIX SNZ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code RIX SNZ
ICAO Code EVRA SBSC
City Riga Rio De Janeiro
Country Latvia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 36 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Riga (RIX) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,874 kilometers (6,757 miles / 5,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 19:10 in Riga, it's 14:10 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 31° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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