RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,899 km
9,258 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
14,899 km
9,258 mi / 8,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX WPU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code RIX WPU
ICAO Code EVRA SCGZ
City Riga Puerto Williams
Country Latvia Chile
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Santiago
Elevation 36 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Riga (RIX) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 14,899 kilometers (9,258 miles / 8,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Riga, it's 12:33 in Puerto Williams. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Williams (WPU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 49° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.