RIX
Riga
Latvia
15,304 km
9,509 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
15,304 km
9,509 mi / 8,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Riga
Heading
340°
north northwest

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RIX TJN
Airport Name Riga International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code RIX TJN
ICAO Code EVRA NTKM
City Riga Takume
Country Latvia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Riga (RIX) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 15,304 kilometers (9,509 miles / 8,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:11 in Riga, it's 11:11 in Takume. With a 12-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 Takume (TJN) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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