BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
9,606 km
5,969 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,606 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWN RIX
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BWN RIX
ICAO Code WBSB EVRA
City Bandar Seri Begawan Riga
Country Brunei Latvia
Timezone Asia/Brunei Europe/Riga
Elevation 73 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,606 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 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 Brunei 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 18:05 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 12:05 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 Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 86° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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