LOC
Lock
Australia
14,361 km
8,923 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,361 km
8,923 mi / 7,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOC RIX
Airport Name Lock Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LOC RIX
ICAO Code YLOK EVRA
City Lock Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Riga
Elevation 350 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lock (LOC) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,361 kilometers (8,923 miles / 7,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 16:56 in Lock, it's 08:26 in Riga. With a 8.5-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 Lock (LOC) 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 Lock Airport (LOC) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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