# Distance from Puerto Iguazu (IGR) to Riga (RIX)

> 11,719 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,719 km / 7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 34° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 246° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Argentina) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 00:21 in Puerto Iguazu, it's 06:21 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 880 ft (RIX is lower than IGR)

## Airports

### [Cataratas Del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igr-puerto-iguazu-cataratas-del-iguazu-international-airport/1ef266df-9244-67de-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
- ICAO: SARI
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Coordinates: -25.740000, -54.470000
- Elevation: 916 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:21 in Puerto Iguazu, it's 06:21 in Riga.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cataratas Del Iguazu International Airport (IGR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/igr-puerto-iguazu-cataratas-del-iguazu-international-airport/1ef266df-9244-67de-b6ee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)