Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEL-RIX
Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Riga (RIX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
15,256 km9,480 miles • 8,238 NM
Destination Airport
EVRARIX
Riga, Latvia
Riga International Airport
Direct Distance
15,256 km
9,480 Statute Miles
8,238 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 27m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,373 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
316° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 27m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 5m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 50m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 LV
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Riga International Airport (RIX)
- City / Country: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO Code: EVRA
- Coordinates: 56.9208°, 23.9707°
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Elevation: 36 ft
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