# Distance from Baler (BQA) to Riga (RIX)

> 8,995 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,995 km / 5,589 mi / 4,857 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 75° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Philippines) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 22:57 in Baler, it's 17:57 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 72 ft (RIX is lower than BQA)

## Airports

### [Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bqa-baler-drjuan-c-angara-airport/1ef266df-8faf-6bea-bd4e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Baler, Philippines
- ICAO: RPUR
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
- Coordinates: 15.730000, 121.500000
- Elevation: 108 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 a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:57 in Baler, it's 17:57 in Riga.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport (BQA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bqa-baler-drjuan-c-angara-airport/1ef266df-8faf-6bea-bd4e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)