NTT
Niuatoputapu
Tonga
15,225 km
9,460 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,225 km
9,460 mi / 8,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
346°
north northwest

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NTT RIX
Airport Name Kuini Lavenia Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NTT RIX
ICAO Code NFTP EVRA
City Niuatoputapu Riga
Country Tonga Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/Riga
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -15.980000, -173.790000 56.920000, 23.970000

Niuatoputapu (NTT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuini Lavenia Airport (NTT) in Niuatoputapu, Tonga to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,225 kilometers (9,460 miles / 8,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Tonga 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 22:41 in Niuatoputapu, it's 11:41 in Riga. With a 11-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 Niuatoputapu (NTT) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Kuini Lavenia Airport (NTT) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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