LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
9,643 km
5,992 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,643 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
327°
north northwest

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LWY RIX
Airport Name Lawas Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LWY RIX
ICAO Code WBGW EVRA
City Lawas Riga
Country Malaysia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Riga
Elevation 5 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lawas (LWY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,643 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Malaysia 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 20:08 in Lawas, it's 14:08 in Riga. With a 6-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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 86° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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