RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,401 km
5,220 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
8,401 km
5,220 mi / 4,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
274°
west

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RIX SLU
Airport Name Riga International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code RIX SLU
ICAO Code EVRA TLPC
City Riga Castries
Country Latvia Saint Lucia
Timezone Europe/Riga America/St_Lucia
Elevation 36 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 14.020000, -60.990000

Riga (RIX) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 8,401 kilometers (5,220 miles / 4,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 12:53 in Riga, it's 06:53 in Castries. 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 Castries (SLU) 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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