The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 10,090 kilometers (6,270 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Latvia with El Salvador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Riga, it's 06:14 in Santa Clara. With a 8-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 Santa Clara (SAL) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Riga International Airport (RIX) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.