BMY
Waala
New Caledonia
14,724 km
9,149 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,724 km
9,149 mi / 7,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BMY RIX
Airport Name Ile Art - Waala Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BMY RIX
ICAO Code NWWC EVRA
City Waala Riga
Country New Caledonia Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Riga
Elevation 306 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -19.720000, 163.660000 56.920000, 23.970000

Waala (BMY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ile Art - Waala Airport (BMY) in Waala, New Caledonia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,724 kilometers (9,149 miles / 7,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 New Caledonia 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 19:53 in Waala, it's 10:53 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 Waala (BMY) follows a heading of 56° (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 Ile Art - Waala Airport (BMY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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