AAM
Malamala
South Africa
9,117 km
5,665 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

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AAM RIX
Airport Name Malamala Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AAM RIX
ICAO Code FAMD EVRA
City Malamala Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,124 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 56.920000, 23.970000

Malamala (AAM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:49 in Malamala, it's 13:49 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,088 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Malamala Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malamala Airport (AAM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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