The flight distance from Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,997 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 19:08 in Lumi, it's 12:08 in Riga. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,714 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Lumi Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Lumi (LMI) 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 Lumi Airport (LMI) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.