MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
10,055 km
6,248 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,055 km
6,248 mi / 5,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
31°
north northeast

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MGA RIX
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MGA RIX
ICAO Code MNMG EVRA
City Managua Riga
Country Nicaragua Latvia
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Riga
Elevation 194 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 56.920000, 23.970000

Managua (MGA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,055 kilometers (6,248 miles / 5,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Nicaragua with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:46 in Managua, it's 08:46 in Riga. With a 8-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 Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 293° (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 Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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