The flight distance from Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,146 kilometers (9,412 miles / 8,178 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 17:09 in Ile Ouen, it's 09:09 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 Ile Ouen (IOU) 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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.