# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Vichadero (VCH)

> 12,281 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,281 km / 7,631 mi / 6,631 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 243° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Uruguay
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → South America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 05:19 in Riga, it's 23:19 in Vichadero)
- **Elevation difference**: 452 ft (VCH is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Vichadero Airport (VCH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vch-vichadero-vichadero-airport/1ef266df-ceaf-6638-b050-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vichadero, Uruguay
- ICAO: SUVO
- Timezone: America/Montevideo
- Coordinates: -31.770000, -54.620000
- Elevation: 488 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:19 in Riga, it's 23:19 in Vichadero.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vichadero Airport (VCH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vch-vichadero-vichadero-airport/1ef266df-ceaf-6638-b050-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)