Distance From Gisborne Airport to Riga International Airport, GIS - RIX Distance

The distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 10712 miles or 17238 kilometers or 9302 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gisborne ( New Zealand ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisborne and Riga takes around 24 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisborne Airport, Gisborne, New Zealand to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 24 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GIS - RIX

Kilometers		17238 km
Statute Miles		10712 miles
Nautical Miles		9302 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 37 minutes

Gisborne Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - GIS to RIX Flight Path

Location of Gisborne Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gisborne to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gisborne, New Zealand and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Gisborne, New Zealand and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIS - RIX

Time difference between Gisborne (New Zealand) and Riga (Latvia) is 11 Hours.
Riga time is 11 Hours behind Gisborne.

Location	Local Time
Gisborne (New Zealand)	2026-03-19, 05:22:44 NZDT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-18, 18:22:44 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gisborne Airport (GIS / NZGS) Gisborne, New Zealand

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia