The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 16,892 kilometers (10,496 miles / 9,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Claris, it's 20:00 in Riga. With a 11-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 Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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