LUW
Luwok-Celebes Island
Indonesia
10,637 km
6,610 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,637 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
327°
north northwest

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LUW RIX
Airport Name Bubung Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LUW RIX
ICAO Code WAMW EVRA
City Luwok-Celebes Island Riga
Country Indonesia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Riga
Elevation 56 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.040000, 122.770000 56.920000, 23.970000

Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,637 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Indonesia 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 00:31 in Luwok-Celebes Island, it's 18:31 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 Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) follows a heading of 83° (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 Bubung Airport (LUW) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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