RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,745 km
5,434 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
8,745 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
295°
west northwest

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RIX VRO
Airport Name Riga International Airport Kawama Airport
IATA Code RIX VRO
ICAO Code EVRA MUKW
City Riga Matanzas
Country Latvia Cuba
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Havana
Elevation 36 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 23.120000, -81.300000

Riga (RIX) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 8,745 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 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 22:52 in Riga, it's 15:52 in Matanzas. 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 Matanzas (VRO) 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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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