The flight distance from Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,776 kilometers (7,317 miles / 6,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Indonesia 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 23:38 in Illaga-Papua Island, it's 16:38 in Riga. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,271 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Illaga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Illaga Airport (ILA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.