# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Saul (XAU)

> 8,895 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,895 km / 5,527 mi / 4,803 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 261° (west)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → GF
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → South America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 15:56 in Riga, it's 09:56 in Saul)
- **Elevation difference**: 620 ft (XAU 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

### [Saul Airport (XAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xau-saul-saul-airport/1ef266df-c30f-6f58-a1ac-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saul, GF
- ICAO: SOOS
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 3.610000, -53.200000
- Elevation: 656 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 15:56 in Riga, it's 09:56 in Saul.
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)
- [Saul Airport (XAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xau-saul-saul-airport/1ef266df-c30f-6f58-a1ac-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)