RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,242 km
6,364 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

RIX ULQ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code RIX ULQ
ICAO Code EVRA SKUL
City Riga Tulua
Country Latvia Colombia
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Bogota
Elevation 36 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 4.090000, -76.240000

Riga (RIX) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 23:03 in Riga, it's 16:03 in Tulua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,096 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) 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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.