RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,812 km
9,204 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
14,812 km
9,204 mi / 7,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
79°
east

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RIX WGE
Airport Name Riga International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code RIX WGE
ICAO Code EVRA YWLG
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Australia
Timezone Europe/Riga Australia/Sydney
Elevation 36 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Riga (RIX) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 14,812 kilometers (9,204 miles / 7,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 05:46 in Riga, it's 14:46 in Walgett Airport. With a 9-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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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