# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Newman (ZNE)

> 12,518 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,518 km / 7,778 mi / 6,759 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 99° (east)
- **Return heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 12:21 in Riga, it's 17:21 in Newman)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,688 ft (ZNE is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Newman Airport (ZNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zne-newman-newman-airport/1ef266e0-15d8-644c-965b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Newman, Australia
- ICAO: YNWN
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -23.420000, 119.800000
- Elevation: 1,724 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:21 in Riga, it's 17:21 in Newman.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Newman Airport (ZNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zne-newman-newman-airport/1ef266e0-15d8-644c-965b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)