RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,872 km
6,134 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
9,872 km
6,134 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
84°
east

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RIX SMM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code RIX SMM
ICAO Code EVRA WBKA
City Riga Semporna
Country Latvia Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Kuching
Elevation 36 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 4.450000, 118.580000

Riga (RIX) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 9,872 kilometers (6,134 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Latvia with Malaysia. 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 20:13 in Riga, it's 02:13 in Semporna. With a 6-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 Semporna (SMM) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 327° (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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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