RIX
Riga
Latvia
11,657 km
7,243 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,657 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
70°
east northeast

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RIX ZRM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code RIX ZRM
ICAO Code EVRA WAJI
City Riga Sarmi-Papua Island
Country Latvia Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 36 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Riga (RIX) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,657 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Indonesia. 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 09:44 in Riga, it's 16:44 in Sarmi-Papua Island. With a 7-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 Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 329° (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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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