AWD
Aniwa
Vanuatu
14,961 km
9,296 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,961 km
9,296 mi / 8,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWD RIX
Airport Name Aniwa Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AWD RIX
ICAO Code NVVB EVRA
City Aniwa Riga
Country Vanuatu Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Riga
Elevation 69 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -19.240000, 169.600000 56.920000, 23.970000

Aniwa (AWD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aniwa Airport (AWD) in Aniwa, Vanuatu to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,961 kilometers (9,296 miles / 8,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Vanuatu 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 20:41 in Aniwa, it's 11:41 in Riga. With a 9-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 Aniwa (AWD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Aniwa Airport (AWD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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