Airport Comparison
Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island (PDG) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minangkabau Airport (PDG) in Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,257 kilometers (5,752 miles / 4,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
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 Indonesia 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 04:52 in Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island, it's 23:52 in Riga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island (PDG) 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 Minangkabau Airport (PDG) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.