MQD
Maquinchao
Argentina
13,884 km
8,627 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,884 km
8,627 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
42°
northeast

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MQD RIX
Airport Name Maquinchao Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MQD RIX
ICAO Code SAVQ EVRA
City Maquinchao Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,912 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -41.240000, -68.710000 56.920000, 23.970000

Maquinchao (MQD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maquinchao Airport (MQD) in Maquinchao, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,884 kilometers (8,627 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 05:11 in Maquinchao, it's 10:11 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 2,876 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Maquinchao Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Maquinchao (MQD) 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 Maquinchao Airport (MQD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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