RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,160 km
5,070 miles
SXM
Saint Martin
SX
Distance
8,160 km
5,070 mi / 4,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

RIX SXM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Princess Juliana International Airport
IATA Code RIX SXM
ICAO Code EVRA TNCM
City Riga Saint Martin
Country Latvia SX
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Lower_Princes
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 18.040000, -63.110000

Riga (RIX) to Saint Martin (SXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Saint Martin, SX is 8,160 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 SX. 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 21:31 in Riga, it's 15:31 in Saint Martin. 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 Saint Martin (SXM) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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