Distance From Sopise Airstrip to Riga International Airport

The distance from Sopise Airstrip () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 7726 miles or 12433 kilometers or 6709 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 Sopise ( Papua New Guinea ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sopise and Riga takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sopise Airstrip, Sopise, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 17 hours 45 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

Kilometers		12433 km
Statute Miles		7726 miles
Nautical Miles		6709 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

Sopise Airstrip to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sopise, Papua New Guinea and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Sopise (Papua New Guinea) and Riga (Latvia) is 7 Hours.
Riga time is 7 Hours behind Sopise.

Location	Local Time
Sopise (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 06:02:16 +10
Riga (Latvia)	2026-06-21, 23:02:16 EEST

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

Sopise Airstrip ( / AYZQ) Sopise, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia