RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
14,738 km
9,158 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,738 km
9,158 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
48°
northeast

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RGL RIX
Airport Name Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code RGL RIX
ICAO Code SAWG EVRA
City Rio Gallegos Riga
Country Argentina Latvia
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/Riga
Elevation 61 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -51.610000, -69.310000 56.920000, 23.970000

Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,738 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Argentina 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 09:23 in Rio Gallegos, it's 14:23 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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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