RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,216 km
8,834 miles
RTY
Merty Merty Airport
Australia
Distance
14,216 km
8,834 mi / 7,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

RIX RTY
Airport Name Riga International Airport Merty Merty Airport
IATA Code RIX RTY
ICAO Code EVRA YMYT
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Australia
Timezone Europe/Riga Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 36 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -28.580000, 140.320000

Riga (RIX) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia is 14,216 kilometers (8,834 miles / 7,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Latvia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Riga, it's 08:22 in Merty Merty Airport. 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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Merty Merty Airport (RTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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