EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
14,688 km
9,126 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,688 km
9,126 mi / 7,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
335°
north northwest

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EAE RIX
Airport Name Sangafa Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code EAE RIX
ICAO Code NVSE EVRA
City Sangafa Riga
Country Vanuatu Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Riga
Elevation 7 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 56.920000, 23.970000

Sangafa (EAE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,688 kilometers (9,126 miles / 7,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 22:21 in Sangafa, it's 13:21 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 Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 49° (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 Sangafa Airport (EAE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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