The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,857 kilometers (6,746 miles / 5,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 UM with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Wake Island, it's 15:06 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 Wake Island (AWK) 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.