RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,492 km
9,005 miles
UAH
Ua Huka
French Polynesia
Distance
14,492 km
9,005 mi / 7,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
338°
north northwest

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RIX UAH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ua Huka Airport
IATA Code RIX UAH
ICAO Code EVRA NTMU
City Riga Ua Huka
Country Latvia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 36 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -8.940000, -139.550000

Riga (RIX) to Ua Huka (UAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ua Huka Airport (UAH) in Ua Huka, French Polynesia is 14,492 kilometers (9,005 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 00:17 in Riga, it's 12:47 in Ua Huka. With a 11.5-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 Ua Huka (UAH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). 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 Ua Huka Airport (UAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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