LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
15,003 km
9,322 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,003 km
9,322 mi / 8,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
333°
north northwest

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LIF RIX
Airport Name Lifou Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LIF RIX
ICAO Code NWWL EVRA
City Lifou Riga
Country New Caledonia Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Riga
Elevation 92 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lifou (LIF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,003 kilometers (9,322 miles / 8,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 New Caledonia 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 22:27 in Lifou, it's 13:27 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 Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lifou Airport (LIF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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