RIX
Riga
Latvia
17,030 km
10,582 miles
THH
Taharoa
New Zealand
Distance
17,030 km
10,582 mi / 9,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Riga
Heading
58°
east northeast

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RIX THH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Taharoa Aerodrome
IATA Code RIX THH
ICAO Code EVRA NZTS
City Riga Taharoa
Country Latvia New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 36 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -38.180000, 174.710000

Riga (RIX) to Taharoa (THH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) in Taharoa, New Zealand is 17,030 kilometers (10,582 miles / 9,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Zealand. 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 16:10 in Riga, it's 03:10 in Taharoa. With a 11-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 Taharoa (THH) 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 Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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