HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
14,972 km
9,303 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,972 km
9,303 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HLU RIX
Airport Name Nesson Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HLU RIX
ICAO Code NWWH EVRA
City Houailou Riga
Country New Caledonia Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Riga
Elevation 10 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 56.920000, 23.970000

Houailou (HLU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,972 kilometers (9,303 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 05:12 in Houailou, it's 20:12 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 Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Nesson Airport (HLU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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