GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
13,257 km
8,238 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,257 km
8,238 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GGD RIX
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GGD RIX
ICAO Code YGDS EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Riga
Elevation 52 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,257 kilometers (8,238 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying 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 Australia 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 01:46 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 17:46 in Riga. 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 Riga (RIX) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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