# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Velas (SJZ)

> 4,256 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,256 km / 2,645 mi / 2,298 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 264° (west)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Portugal
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 13:59 in Riga, it's 10:59 in Velas)
- **Elevation difference**: 275 ft (SJZ is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Velas, Portugal
- ICAO: LPSJ
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 38.670000, -28.180000
- Elevation: 311 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:59 in Riga, it's 10:59 in Velas.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)