# Distance from Makin Island (MTK) to Riga (RIX)

> 12,754 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,754 km / 7,925 mi / 6,887 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 342° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kiribati) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 01:50 in Makin Island, it's 16:50 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 36 ft (RIX is higher than MTK)

## Airports

### [Makin Island Airport (MTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtk-makin-island-makin-island-airport/1ef266df-7090-675a-840f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makin Island, Kiribati
- ICAO: NGMN
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Coordinates: 3.370000, 172.990000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:50 in Makin Island, it's 16:50 in Riga.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Makin Island Airport (MTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtk-makin-island-makin-island-airport/1ef266df-7090-675a-840f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)