Distance From Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport to Riga International Airport, VRA - RIX Distance

The distance from Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5444 miles or 8761 kilometers or 4728 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Matanzas ( Cuba ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matanzas and Riga takes around 12 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, Matanzas, Cuba to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 12 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VRA - RIX

Kilometers		8761 km
Statute Miles		5444 miles
Nautical Miles		4728 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 30 minutes

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - VRA to RIX Flight Path

Location of Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Matanzas to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Matanzas, Cuba and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VRA - RIX

Time difference between Matanzas (Cuba) and Riga (Latvia) is 7 Hours.
Riga time is 7 Hours ahead of Matanzas.

Location	Local Time
Matanzas (Cuba)	2025-12-14, 17:43:24 CST
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-15, 00:43:24 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA / MUVR) Matanzas, Cuba

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia