BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
12,717 km
7,902 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,717 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BQW RIX
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BQW RIX
ICAO Code YBGO EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Riga
Elevation 439 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 56.920000, 23.970000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,717 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Australia 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 11:04 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 06:04 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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