NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
15,838 km
9,841 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,838 km
9,841 mi / 8,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Norfolk
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NLK RIX
Airport Name Norfolk Island International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NLK RIX
ICAO Code YSNF EVRA
City Burnt Pine Riga
Country NF Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Norfolk Europe/Riga
Elevation 371 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -29.040000, 167.940000 56.920000, 23.970000

Burnt Pine (NLK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,838 kilometers (9,841 miles / 8,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 NF with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Burnt Pine, it's 05:40 in Riga. With a 10-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 Burnt Pine (NLK) follows a heading of 58° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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