BSS
Balsas
Brazil
9,529 km
5,921 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,529 km
5,921 mi / 5,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BSS RIX
Airport Name Balsas Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BSS RIX
ICAO Code SNBS EVRA
City Balsas Riga
Country Brazil Latvia
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Riga
Elevation 930 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 56.920000, 23.970000

Balsas (BSS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,529 kilometers (5,921 miles / 5,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Brazil 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 05:23 in Balsas, it's 10:23 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 Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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