NDS
Sandstone
Australia
12,895 km
8,013 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
12,895 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NDS RIX
Airport Name Sandstone Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NDS RIX
ICAO Code YSAN EVRA
City Sandstone Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Riga
Elevation 0 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -27.980000, 119.300000 56.920000, 23.970000

Sandstone (NDS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,895 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 22:56 in Sandstone, it's 16:56 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 Sandstone (NDS) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sandstone Airport (NDS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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