# Distance from Maripasoula (MPY) to Riga (RIX)

> 8,941 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,941 km / 5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 262° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (GF) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 02:12 in Maripasoula, it's 08:12 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 370 ft (RIX is lower than MPY)

## Airports

### [Maripasoula Airport (MPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpy-maripasoula-maripasoula-airport/1ef266df-c2ff-6658-aee5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maripasoula, GF
- ICAO: SOOA
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 3.660000, -54.040000
- Elevation: 406 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 a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:12 in Maripasoula, it's 08:12 in Riga.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maripasoula Airport (MPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpy-maripasoula-maripasoula-airport/1ef266df-c2ff-6658-aee5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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