RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,528 km
6,542 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
10,528 km
6,542 mi / 5,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RIX YAP
Airport Name Riga International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code RIX YAP
ICAO Code EVRA PTYA
City Riga Yap Island
Country Latvia Micronesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 36 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 9.500000, 138.080000

Riga (RIX) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 10,528 kilometers (6,542 miles / 5,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Micronesia. 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 11:36 in Riga, it's 19:36 in Yap Island. With a 8-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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