# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Spanish Town (VIJ)

> 8,202 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,202 km / 5,096 mi / 4,429 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → VG
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:31 in Riga, it's 23:31 in Spanish Town)
- **Elevation difference**: 27 ft (VIJ is lower 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

### [Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vij-spanish-town-virgin-gorda-airport/1ef266df-e281-640e-b3c9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Spanish Town, VG
- ICAO: TUPW
- Timezone: America/Tortola
- Coordinates: 18.450000, -64.430000
- Elevation: 9 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:31 in Riga, it's 23:31 in Spanish Town.
With a 7-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)
- [Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vij-spanish-town-virgin-gorda-airport/1ef266df-e281-640e-b3c9-06bb2780ed98)
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