MKR
Meekatharra Airport
Australia
12,729 km
7,909 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,729 km
7,909 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
323°
northwest

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MKR RIX
Airport Name Meekatharra Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MKR RIX
ICAO Code YMEK EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,713 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.610000, 118.550000 56.920000, 23.970000

Meekatharra Airport (MKR) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meekatharra Airport (MKR) in Meekatharra Airport, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,729 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 03:10 in Meekatharra Airport, it's 21:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,677 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Meekatharra Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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