The flight distance from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,670 kilometers (9,116 miles / 7,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 09:54 in Hervey Bay, it's 01:54 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 Hervey Bay (HVB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.