RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,297 km
5,155 miles
SJU
San Juan
United States
Distance
8,297 km
5,155 mi / 4,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
280°
west

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RIX SJU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA Code RIX SJU
ICAO Code EVRA TJSJ
City Riga San Juan
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 36 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 18.440000, -66.000000

Riga (RIX) to San Juan (SJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, United States is 8,297 kilometers (5,155 miles / 4,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 United States. 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 10:52 in Riga, it's 04:52 in San Juan. With a 6-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 San Juan (SJU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 34° (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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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