ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
10,735 km
6,671 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,735 km
6,671 mi / 5,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ESM RIX
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ESM RIX
ICAO Code SETN EVRA
City Tachina Riga
Country Ecuador Latvia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Riga
Elevation 32 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 56.920000, 23.970000

Tachina (ESM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,735 kilometers (6,671 miles / 5,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Ecuador 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 15:32 in Tachina, it's 22:32 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 282° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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