BIY
Bisho
South Africa
9,992 km
6,209 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,992 km
6,209 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

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BIY RIX
Airport Name Bisho Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BIY RIX
ICAO Code FABE EVRA
City Bisho Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,950 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bisho (BIY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,992 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 05:38 in Bisho, it's 05:38 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,914 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 177° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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