GZO
Gizo
Solomon Islands
13,240 km
8,227 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,240 km
8,227 mi / 7,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
333°
north northwest

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GZO RIX
Airport Name Nusatupe Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GZO RIX
ICAO Code AGGN EVRA
City Gizo Riga
Country Solomon Islands Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Riga
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -8.100000, 156.860000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gizo (GZO) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nusatupe Airport (GZO) in Gizo, Solomon Islands to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,240 kilometers (8,227 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 03:55 in Gizo, it's 18:55 in Riga. With a 9-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 Gizo (GZO) follows a heading of 56° (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 Nusatupe Airport (GZO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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