RIX
Riga
Latvia
13,213 km
8,210 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,213 km
8,210 mi / 7,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
56°
northeast

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RIX VEV
Airport Name Riga International Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code RIX VEV
ICAO Code EVRA AGBA
City Riga Barakoma
Country Latvia Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 36 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Riga (RIX) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 13,213 kilometers (8,210 miles / 7,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 22:41 in Riga, it's 07:41 in Barakoma. 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 Barakoma (VEV) 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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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