Distance From Santo Pekoa International Airport to Riga International Airport, SON - RIX Distance

The distance from Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 8996 miles or 14477 kilometers or 7812 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 Luganville ( Vanuatu ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luganville and Riga takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santo Pekoa International Airport, Luganville, Vanuatu to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 20 hours 40 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 • SON - RIX

Kilometers		14477 km
Statute Miles		8996 miles
Nautical Miles		7812 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

Santo Pekoa International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - SON to RIX Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SON - RIX

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

Location	Local Time
Luganville (Vanuatu)	2025-12-14, 23:25:02 +11
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-14, 14:25:02 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

Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON / NVSS) Luganville, Vanuatu

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia