LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
15,131 km
9,402 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,131 km
9,402 mi / 8,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LUC RIX
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LUC RIX
ICAO Code NFNH EVRA
City Laucala Island Riga
Country Fiji Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Riga
Elevation 10 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 56.920000, 23.970000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,131 kilometers (9,402 miles / 8,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Fiji 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 05:12 in Laucala Island, it's 19:12 in Riga. With a 10-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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