RIX
Riga
Latvia
12,504 km
7,770 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,504 km
7,770 mi / 6,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
67°
east northeast

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RIX WAO
Airport Name Riga International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code RIX WAO
ICAO Code EVRA AYWB
City Riga Wabo
Country Latvia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 36 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Riga (RIX) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 12,504 kilometers (7,770 miles / 6,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:22 in Riga, it's 02:22 in Wabo. With a 8-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 Wabo (WAO) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 330° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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