# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Washabo (WSO)

> 8,981 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,981 km / 5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Suriname
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → South America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 08:06 in Riga, it's 02:06 in Washabo)
- **Elevation difference**: 32 ft (WSO is higher 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

### [Washabo Airport (WSO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wso-washabo-washabo-airport/1ef266df-b9bf-6c28-9d88-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washabo, Suriname
- ICAO: SMWS
- Timezone: America/Paramaribo
- Coordinates: 5.250000, -57.170000
- Elevation: 68 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 08:06 in Riga, it's 02:06 in Washabo.
With a 6-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)
- [Washabo Airport (WSO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wso-washabo-washabo-airport/1ef266df-b9bf-6c28-9d88-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)