RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,851 km
5,500 miles
SIW
Parapat-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,851 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
101°
east

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RIX SIW
Airport Name Riga International Airport Parapat Airport
IATA Code RIX SIW
ICAO Code EVRA WIMP
City Riga Parapat-Sumatra Island
Country Latvia Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 36 ft 3,081 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 2.670000, 98.930000

Riga (RIX) to Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 8,851 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Riga, it's 19:30 in Parapat-Sumatra Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,045 feet between the two airports. Parapat Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Riga International Airport (RIX) and Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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