Distance From Mota Lava Airport to Riga International Airport, MTV - RIX Distance

The distance from Mota Lava Airport (MTV) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 8894 miles or 14313 kilometers or 7724 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 Ablow ( Vanuatu ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ablow and Riga takes around 20 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mota Lava Airport, Ablow, Vanuatu to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 20 hours 26 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 • MTV - RIX

Kilometers		14313 km
Statute Miles		8894 miles
Nautical Miles		7724 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 26 minutes

Mota Lava Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - MTV to RIX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ablow, Vanuatu and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Ablow, Vanuatu and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTV - RIX

Time difference between Ablow (Vanuatu) and Riga (Latvia) is 9 Hours.
Riga time is 9 Hours behind Ablow.

Location	Local Time
Ablow (Vanuatu)	2026-10-27, 18:45:50 +11
Riga (Latvia)	2026-10-27, 09:45:50 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

Mota Lava Airport (MTV / NVSA) Ablow, Vanuatu

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia