PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
14,919 km
9,270 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,919 km
9,270 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Punta_Arenas
Heading
49°
northeast

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PUQ RIX
Airport Name Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PUQ RIX
ICAO Code SCCI EVRA
City Punta Arenas Riga
Country Chile Latvia
Timezone America/Punta_Arenas Europe/Riga
Elevation 139 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -53.000000, -70.850000 56.920000, 23.970000

Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,919 kilometers (9,270 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Chile 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 20:34 in Punta Arenas, it's 01:34 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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