MDZ
Mendoza
Argentina
13,171 km
8,184 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,171 km
8,184 mi / 7,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
38°
northeast

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MDZ RIX
Airport Name El Plumerillo Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MDZ RIX
ICAO Code SAME EVRA
City Mendoza Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,310 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -32.830000, -68.790000 56.920000, 23.970000

Mendoza (MDZ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,171 kilometers (8,184 miles / 7,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Argentina 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 18:49 in Mendoza, it's 23:49 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,274 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than El Plumerillo Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Mendoza (MDZ) follows a heading of 253° (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 El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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