The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,495 kilometers (9,628 miles / 8,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 French Polynesia 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 04:58 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 16:58 in Riga. With a 12-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 Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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