AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,740 km
7,916 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,740 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
37°
northeast

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AEP RIX
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Riga International Airport
IATA Code AEP RIX
ICAO Code SABE EVRA
City Buenos Aires Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Europe/Riga
Elevation 18 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 56.920000, 23.970000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,740 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Buenos Aires, it's 07:55 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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