GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
12,285 km
7,634 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,285 km
7,634 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GBV RIX
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GBV RIX
ICAO Code YGIB EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Riga
Elevation 509 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,285 kilometers (7,634 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:00 in Gibb River Airport, it's 12:00 in Riga. With a 6-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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 89° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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