RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,494 km
6,521 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
10,494 km
6,521 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

RIX TQS
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code RIX TQS
ICAO Code EVRA SKTQ
City Riga Tres Esquinas
Country Latvia Colombia
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Bogota
Elevation 36 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 0.750000, -75.230000

Riga (RIX) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 10,494 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:21 in Riga, it's 12:21 in Tres Esquinas. With a 7-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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 33° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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