RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,762 km
5,444 miles
VRA
Varadero
Cuba
Distance
8,762 km
5,444 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
295°
west northwest

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RIX VRA
Airport Name Riga International Airport Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
IATA Code RIX VRA
ICAO Code EVRA MUVR
City Riga Varadero
Country Latvia Cuba
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Havana
Elevation 36 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 23.030000, -81.440000

Riga (RIX) to Varadero (VRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Varadero, Cuba is 8,762 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Cuba. 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 13:29 in Riga, it's 06:29 in Varadero. 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 Varadero (VRA) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 32° (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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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