PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
14,619 km
9,084 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,619 km
9,084 mi / 7,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
335°
north northwest

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PBJ RIX
Airport Name Tavie Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PBJ RIX
ICAO Code NVSI EVRA
City Paama Island Riga
Country Vanuatu Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Riga
Elevation 0 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 168.260000 56.920000, 23.970000

Paama Island (PBJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,619 kilometers (9,084 miles / 7,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Vanuatu 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 10:43 in Paama Island, it's 01:43 in Riga. With a 9-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 Paama Island (PBJ) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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