BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
9,774 km
6,074 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,774 km
6,074 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BGA RIX
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BGA RIX
ICAO Code SKBG EVRA
City Bucaramanga Riga
Country Colombia Latvia
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,897 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,774 kilometers (6,074 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Colombia 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 01:26 in Bucaramanga, it's 08:26 in Riga. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,861 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 280° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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