MZL
Manizales
Colombia
10,107 km
6,280 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,107 km
6,280 mi / 5,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MZL RIX
Airport Name La Nubia Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MZL RIX
ICAO Code SKMZ EVRA
City Manizales Riga
Country Colombia Latvia
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Riga
Elevation 6,871 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 5.030000, -75.460000 56.920000, 23.970000

Manizales (MZL) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,107 kilometers (6,280 miles / 5,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Colombia 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 15:38 in Manizales, it's 22:38 in Riga. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,835 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than La Nubia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Manizales (MZL) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Nubia Airport (MZL) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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