# Distance from Neuquen (NQN) to Riga (RIX)

> 13,661 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,661 km / 8,488 mi / 7,376 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 248° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Argentina) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 04:35 in Neuquen, it's 10:35 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 859 ft (RIX is lower than NQN)

## Airports

### [Presidente Peron Airport (NQN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nqn-neuquen-presidente-peron-airport/1ef266df-9370-6ff4-9c0d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Neuquen, Argentina
- ICAO: SAZN
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Salta
- Coordinates: -38.950000, -68.160000
- Elevation: 895 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:35 in Neuquen, it's 10:35 in Riga.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Presidente Peron Airport (NQN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nqn-neuquen-presidente-peron-airport/1ef266df-9370-6ff4-9c0d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)