RIX
Riga
Latvia
11,992 km
7,451 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,992 km
7,451 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RIX TAJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code RIX TAJ
ICAO Code EVRA AYTJ
City Riga Aitape
Country Latvia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Riga (RIX) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 11,992 kilometers (7,451 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:53 in Riga, it's 21:53 in Aitape. With a 8-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 Aitape (TAJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 330° (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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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