ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
8,867 km
5,510 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,867 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ERS RIX
Airport Name Eros Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ERS RIX
ICAO Code FYWE EVRA
City Windhoek Riga
Country Namibia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,575 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 56.920000, 23.970000

Windhoek (ERS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,867 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Namibia 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 11:58 in Windhoek, it's 11:58 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,539 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 186° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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