RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,862 km
9,235 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
14,862 km
9,235 mi / 8,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
72°
east northeast

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RIX TAN
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code RIX TAN
ICAO Code EVRA YTGA
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Australia
Timezone Europe/Riga Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 36 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Riga (RIX) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 14,862 kilometers (9,235 miles / 8,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 13:27 in Riga, it's 21:27 in Tangalooma 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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