RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,701 km
5,406 miles
VTU
Las Tunas
Cuba
Distance
8,701 km
5,406 mi / 4,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
291°
west northwest

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RIX VTU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport
IATA Code RIX VTU
ICAO Code EVRA MUVT
City Riga Las Tunas
Country Latvia Cuba
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Havana
Elevation 36 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 20.990000, -76.940000

Riga (RIX) to Las Tunas (VTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) in Las Tunas, Cuba is 8,701 kilometers (5,406 miles / 4,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 23:03 in Riga, it's 16:03 in Las Tunas. 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 Las Tunas (VTU) 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 Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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