MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
12,636 km
7,851 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,636 km
7,851 mi / 6,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MVD RIX
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MVD RIX
ICAO Code SUMU EVRA
City Montevideo Riga
Country Uruguay Latvia
Timezone America/Montevideo Europe/Riga
Elevation 105 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 56.920000, 23.970000

Montevideo (MVD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,636 kilometers (7,851 miles / 6,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Uruguay 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 02:54 in Montevideo, it's 07:54 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 Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 242° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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