LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
14,277 km
8,871 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,277 km
8,871 mi / 7,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
321°
northwest

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LGH RIX
Airport Name Leigh Creek Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LGH RIX
ICAO Code YLEC EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Riga
Elevation 856 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -30.600000, 138.430000 56.920000, 23.970000

Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,277 kilometers (8,871 miles / 7,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 21:45 in Leigh Creek Airport, it's 13:15 in Riga. With a 8.5-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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) follows a heading of 88° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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