RIX
Riga
Latvia
15,062 km
9,359 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
15,062 km
9,359 mi / 8,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
52°
northeast

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RIX TGJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code RIX TGJ
ICAO Code EVRA NWWA
City Riga Tiga
Country Latvia New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 36 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Riga (RIX) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 15,062 kilometers (9,359 miles / 8,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 18:55 in Riga, it's 03:55 in Tiga. With a 9-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 Tiga (TGJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 333° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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