PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
14,462 km
8,986 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
14,462 km
8,986 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PLO RIX
Airport Name Port Lincoln Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PLO RIX
ICAO Code YPLC EVRA
City Port Lincoln Riga
Country Australia Latvia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Riga
Elevation 36 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -34.610000, 135.880000 56.920000, 23.970000

Port Lincoln (PLO) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 02:09 in Port Lincoln, it's 17:39 in Riga. With a 8.5-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 Port Lincoln (PLO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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