RIX
Riga
Latvia
15,203 km
9,446 miles
TKX
Takaroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,203 km
9,446 mi / 8,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Riga
Heading
344°
north northwest

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RIX TKX
Airport Name Riga International Airport Takaroa Airport
IATA Code RIX TKX
ICAO Code EVRA NTKR
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -14.460000, -145.020000

Riga (RIX) to Takaroa Airport (TKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Takaroa Airport (TKX) in Takaroa Airport, French Polynesia is 15,203 kilometers (9,446 miles / 8,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 03:56 in Riga, it's 15:56 in Takaroa 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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 9° (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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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