RIX
Riga
Latvia
12,261 km
7,619 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,261 km
7,619 mi / 6,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
69°
east northeast

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RIX SBE
Airport Name Riga International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code RIX SBE
ICAO Code EVRA AYSA
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 36 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Riga (RIX) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,261 kilometers (7,619 miles / 6,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:27 in Riga, it's 21:27 in Suabi Airport. With a 8-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 329° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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