NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
15,594 km
9,690 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,594 km
9,690 mi / 8,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
15°
north northeast

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NUK RIX
Airport Name Nukutavake Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NUK RIX
ICAO Code NTGW EVRA
City Nukutavake Riga
Country French Polynesia Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Riga
Elevation 17 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -19.290000, -138.770000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nukutavake (NUK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,594 kilometers (9,690 miles / 8,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 French Polynesia 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 00:01 in Nukutavake, it's 12:01 in Riga. With a 12-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 Nukutavake (NUK) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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