IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
11,706 km
7,274 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
11,706 km
7,274 mi / 6,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IGU RIX
Airport Name Cataratas International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code IGU RIX
ICAO Code SBFI EVRA
City Foz Do Iguacu Riga
Country Brazil Latvia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Riga
Elevation 786 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -25.600000, -54.480000 56.920000, 23.970000

Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,706 kilometers (7,274 miles / 6,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 12:46 in Foz Do Iguacu, it's 17:46 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 Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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