RIX
Riga
Latvia
11,799 km
7,332 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,799 km
7,332 mi / 6,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
80°
east

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RIX SXK
Airport Name Riga International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code RIX SXK
ICAO Code EVRA WAPI
City Riga Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country Latvia Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 36 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Riga (RIX) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 11,799 kilometers (7,332 miles / 6,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 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 19:22 in Riga, it's 02:22 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. With a 7-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 Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) 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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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