QCO
Colon
Cuba
8,763 km
5,445 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,763 km
5,445 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

QCO RIX
Airport Name Colon Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code QCO RIX
ICAO Code MUCO EVRA
City Colon Riga
Country Cuba Latvia
Timezone America/Havana Europe/Riga
Elevation 0 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 56.920000, 23.970000

Colon (QCO) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,763 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Cuba 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 11:07 in Colon, it's 18:07 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Colon Airport (QCO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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