LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
9,802 km
6,091 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,802 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LDU RIX
Airport Name Lahad Datu Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LDU RIX
ICAO Code WBKD EVRA
City Lahad Datu Riga
Country Malaysia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Riga
Elevation 45 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 5.030000, 118.320000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lahad Datu (LDU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,802 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Malaysia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Lahad Datu, it's 14:32 in Riga. With a 6-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 Lahad Datu (LDU) follows a heading of 84° (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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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