NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
9,985 km
6,204 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,985 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

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NLU RIX
Airport Name Santa Lucia Air Force Base Riga International Airport
IATA Code NLU RIX
ICAO Code MMSM EVRA
City Reyes Acozac Riga
Country Mexico Latvia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Riga
Elevation 0 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -99.020000 56.920000, 23.970000

Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,985 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Mexico 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 18:36 in Reyes Acozac, it's 02:36 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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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