RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,857 km
6,125 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
9,857 km
6,125 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

RIX TWU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code RIX TWU
ICAO Code EVRA WBKW
City Riga Tawau
Country Latvia Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 36 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 4.320000, 118.130000

Riga (RIX) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 9,857 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Riga, it's 19:47 in Tawau. With a 6-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 Tawau (TWU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 327° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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