# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Rockhampton (ROK)

> 14,354 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,354 km / 8,919 mi / 7,751 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 326° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 10:14 in Riga, it's 17:14 in Rockhampton)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (ROK is lower than RIX)

## Airports

### [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

### [Rockhampton Airport (ROK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rok-rockhampton-rockhampton-airport/1ef266e0-06e3-66b2-8c2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rockhampton, Australia
- ICAO: YBRK
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -23.380000, 150.480000
- Elevation: 34 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 10:14 in Riga, it's 17:14 in Rockhampton.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rockhampton Airport (ROK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rok-rockhampton-rockhampton-airport/1ef266e0-06e3-66b2-8c2d-06bb2780ed98)
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