KRI
Kikori
Papua New Guinea
12,499 km
7,766 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,499 km
7,766 mi / 6,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KRI RIX
Airport Name Kikori Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KRI RIX
ICAO Code AYKK EVRA
City Kikori Riga
Country Papua New Guinea Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Riga
Elevation 50 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -7.420000, 144.250000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kikori (KRI) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikori Airport (KRI) in Kikori, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,499 kilometers (7,766 miles / 6,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 08:00 in Kikori, it's 00:00 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 Kikori (KRI) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kikori Airport (KRI) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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