RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,850 km
6,121 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
9,850 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
79°
east

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RIX ZAM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code RIX ZAM
ICAO Code EVRA RPMZ
City Riga Zamboanga City
Country Latvia Philippines
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Manila
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 6.920000, 122.060000

Riga (RIX) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 9,850 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Philippines. 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 12:38 in Riga, it's 18:38 in Zamboanga City. 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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