NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
12,677 km
7,877 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,677 km
7,877 mi / 6,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NLF RIX
Airport Name Darnley Island Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NLF RIX
ICAO Code YDNI EVRA
City Darnley Island Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Riga
Elevation 0 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -9.580000, 143.770000 56.920000, 23.970000

Darnley Island (NLF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,677 kilometers (7,877 miles / 6,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 10:41 in Darnley Island, it's 02:41 in Riga. With a 8-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 Darnley Island (NLF) follows a heading of 70° (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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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