RIX
Riga
Latvia
15,321 km
9,520 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,321 km
9,520 mi / 8,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Riga
Heading
349°
north

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RIX TIH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code RIX TIH
ICAO Code EVRA NTGC
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Riga (RIX) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 15,321 kilometers (9,520 miles / 8,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 19:51 in Riga, it's 07:51 in Tikehau Airport. With a 12-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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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