RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,137 km
6,299 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
10,137 km
6,299 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
300°
west northwest

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RIX TAP
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code RIX TAP
ICAO Code EVRA MMTP
City Riga Tapachula
Country Latvia Mexico
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Mexico_City
Elevation 36 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 14.790000, -92.370000

Riga (RIX) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 10,137 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 15:21 in Riga, it's 07:21 in Tapachula. 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.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 29° (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 Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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