FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
12,101 km
7,519 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,101 km
7,519 mi / 6,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FAQ RIX
Airport Name Frieda River Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code FAQ RIX
ICAO Code AYFR EVRA
City Frieda River Riga
Country Papua New Guinea Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Riga
Elevation 217 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 56.920000, 23.970000

Frieda River (FAQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,101 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 15:28 in Frieda River, it's 07:28 in Riga. With a 8-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 Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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