# Distance from Arequipa (AQP) to Riga (RIX)

> 11,858 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,858 km / 7,368 mi / 6,403 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 265° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Peru) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 12:48 in Arequipa, it's 20:48 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 8,369 ft (RIX is lower than AQP)

## Airports

### [Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aqp-arequipa-rodriguez-ballon-international-airport/1ef266df-c508-6080-8d80-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arequipa, Peru
- ICAO: SPQU
- Timezone: America/Lima
- Coordinates: -16.340000, -71.580000
- Elevation: 8,405 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:48 in Arequipa, it's 20:48 in Riga.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aqp-arequipa-rodriguez-ballon-international-airport/1ef266df-c508-6080-8d80-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)