POS
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
8,738 km
5,429 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,738 km
5,429 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Port_of_Spain
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

POS RIX
Airport Name Piarco International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code POS RIX
ICAO Code TTPP EVRA
City Port of Spain Riga
Country Trinidad and Tobago Latvia
Timezone America/Port_of_Spain Europe/Riga
Elevation 58 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -61.340000 56.920000, 23.970000

Port of Spain (POS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,738 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Trinidad and Tobago 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 18:56 in Port of Spain, it's 00:56 in Riga. With a 6-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 Port of Spain (POS) follows a heading of 272° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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