The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Mexico. 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 06:53 in Riga, it's 22:53 in Saltillo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,742 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 27° (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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.