AIT
Aitutaki
CK
15,768 km
9,798 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,768 km
9,798 mi / 8,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

AIT RIX
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AIT RIX
ICAO Code NCAI EVRA
City Aitutaki Riga
Country CK Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Europe/Riga
Elevation 14 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 56.920000, 23.970000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,768 kilometers (9,798 miles / 8,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 CK 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 02:15 in Aitutaki, it's 14:15 in Riga. With a 12-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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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