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RIX to GSJ: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
6,299 mi
10,138 km · 5,474 nm
12h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,299 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 49m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RIX
- HLJ · Barysiai Airport61 mi away
- SQQ · Šiauliai International Airport74 mi away
- PNV · Panevėžys Air Base85 mi away
- VNT · Ventspils International Airport96 mi away
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from GSJ?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to San Jose (GSJ) is 6,299 miles (10,138 km, 5,474 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Riga and San Jose?
San Jose is 9 hours behind Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to GSJ?
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