Distance From Riga International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, RIX - MEL Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 9480 miles or 15256 kilometers or 8232 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Melbourne takes around 21 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 21 hours 47 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 • RIX - MEL

Kilometers		15256 km
Statute Miles		9480 miles
Nautical Miles		8232 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 47 minutes

Riga International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to MEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riga, Latvia and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - MEL

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Melbourne (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Melbourne time is 9 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-14, 02:14:30 EET
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-14, 11:14:30 AEDT

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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia