Distance From Tadji Airport to Riga International Airport, TAJ - RIX Distance

The distance from Tadji Airport (TAJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 7451 miles or 11992 kilometers or 6471 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 Aitape ( Papua New Guinea ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aitape and Riga takes around 17 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tadji Airport, Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 17 hours 7 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 • TAJ - RIX

Kilometers		11992 km
Statute Miles		7451 miles
Nautical Miles		6471 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 7 minutes

Tadji Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - TAJ to RIX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Aitape, Papua New Guinea and Riga, Latvia. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TAJ - RIX

Time difference between Aitape (Papua New Guinea) and Riga (Latvia) is 8 Hours.
Riga time is 8 Hours behind Aitape.

Location	Local Time
Aitape (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 18:39:49 +10
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-18, 10:39:49 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

Tadji Airport (TAJ / AYTJ) Aitape, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia