MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
10,339 km
6,425 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,339 km
6,425 mi / 5,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
349°
north northwest

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MDY RIX
Airport Name Henderson Field Riga International Airport
IATA Code MDY RIX
ICAO Code PMDY EVRA
City Midway Atoll Riga
Country UM Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Midway Europe/Riga
Elevation 12 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 56.920000, 23.970000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,339 kilometers (6,425 miles / 5,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 UM with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Midway Atoll, it's 22:41 in Riga. With a 13-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 19° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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