ARI
Arica
Chile
11,967 km
7,436 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
11,967 km
7,436 mi / 6,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
35°
northeast

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ARI RIX
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ARI RIX
ICAO Code SCAR EVRA
City Arica Riga
Country Chile Latvia
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Riga
Elevation 167 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 56.920000, 23.970000

Arica (ARI) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,967 kilometers (7,436 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Chile 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 12:23 in Arica, it's 17:23 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 Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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