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RIX to IGU: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
7,274 mi
11,707 km · 6,321 nm
14h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,274 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 44m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
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 IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from IGU?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 7,274 miles (11,707 km, 6,321 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIX to IGU?
Nonstop service on RIX–IGU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riga and Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 6 hours behind Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to IGU?
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Why are some RIX to IGU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIX–IGU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.