BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
9,935 km
6,173 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,935 km
6,173 mi / 5,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
31°
north northeast

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BEF RIX
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BEF RIX
ICAO Code MNBL EVRA
City Bluefileds Riga
Country Nicaragua Latvia
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Riga
Elevation 20 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,935 kilometers (6,173 miles / 5,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Bluefileds, it's 12:38 in Riga. 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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