OTU
El Rhin
Colombia
9,877 km
6,138 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,877 km
6,138 mi / 5,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
33°
north northeast

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OTU RIX
Airport Name Otu Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code OTU RIX
ICAO Code SKOT EVRA
City El Rhin Riga
Country Colombia Latvia
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,060 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.010000, -74.720000 56.920000, 23.970000

El Rhin (OTU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Otu Airport (OTU) in El Rhin, Colombia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,877 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,333 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 06:51 in El Rhin, it's 13:51 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 2,024 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Otu Airport.

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

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