RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,921 km
3,679 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
5,921 km
3,679 mi / 3,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Riga
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SID
Airport Name Riga International Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code RIX SID
ICAO Code EVRA GVAC
City Riga Espargos
Country Latvia Cape Verde
Timezone Europe/Riga Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 36 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 16.740000, -22.950000

Riga (RIX) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 5,921 kilometers (3,679 miles / 3,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Latvia with Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Riga, it's 09:07 in Espargos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Espargos (SID) 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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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