AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
13,088 km
8,132 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,088 km
8,132 mi / 7,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
342°
north northwest

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AEA RIX
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AEA RIX
ICAO Code NGTB EVRA
City Abemama Atoll Riga
Country Kiribati Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Riga
Elevation 8 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 56.920000, 23.970000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,088 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Abemama Atoll, it's 12:54 in Riga. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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