KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
16,674 km
10,361 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
16,674 km
10,361 mi / 9,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
northwest

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KAT RIX
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KAT RIX
ICAO Code NZKT EVRA
City Kaitaia Riga
Country New Zealand Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Riga
Elevation 270 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 16,674 kilometers (10,361 miles / 9,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 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 01:45 in Kaitaia, it's 14:45 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 Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 57° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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