KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
15,373 km
9,552 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,373 km
9,552 mi / 8,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
315°
northwest

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KNS RIX
Airport Name King Island Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KNS RIX
ICAO Code YKII EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Riga
Elevation 132 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -39.880000, 143.880000 56.920000, 23.970000

King Island Airport (KNS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,373 kilometers (9,552 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:33 in King Island Airport, it's 04:33 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 King Island Airport (KNS) follows a heading of 93° (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 King Island Airport (KNS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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