RIX
Riga
Latvia
12,386 km
7,696 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
12,386 km
7,696 mi / 6,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX USL
Airport Name Riga International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code RIX USL
ICAO Code EVRA YUSL
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Australia
Timezone Europe/Riga Australia/Perth
Elevation 36 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Riga (RIX) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 12,386 kilometers (7,696 miles / 6,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Australia. 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 18:54 in Riga, it's 00:54 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 6-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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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