Distance From Riga International Airport to Wellington International Airport, RIX - WLG Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 10756 miles or 17310 kilometers or 9341 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 Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Wellington takes around 24 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 24 hours 43 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 - WLG

Kilometers		17310 km
Statute Miles		10756 miles
Nautical Miles		9341 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 43 minutes

Riga International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to WLG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - WLG

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 9 Hours.
Wellington time is 9 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-07-29, 18:22:38 EEST
Wellington (New Zealand)	2026-07-30, 03:22:38 NZST

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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand