BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
9,659 km
6,002 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,659 km
6,002 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BTU RIX
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BTU RIX
ICAO Code WBGB EVRA
City Bintulu Riga
Country Malaysia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Riga
Elevation 74 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bintulu (BTU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,659 kilometers (6,002 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Malaysia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Bintulu, it's 20:21 in Riga. 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 Riga (RIX) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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