AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
11,961 km
7,432 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
11,961 km
7,432 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMU RIX
Airport Name Amanab Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AMU RIX
ICAO Code AYAM EVRA
City Amanab Riga
Country Papua New Guinea Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,307 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 56.920000, 23.970000

Amanab (AMU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,961 kilometers (7,432 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:15 in Amanab, it's 06:15 in Riga. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,271 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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