GRJ
George
South Africa
10,112 km
6,283 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,112 km
6,283 mi / 5,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GRJ RIX
Airport Name George Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GRJ RIX
ICAO Code FAGG EVRA
City George Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 648 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 56.920000, 23.970000

George (GRJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,112 kilometers (6,283 miles / 5,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 16:10 in George, it's 16:10 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 181° (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 George Airport (GRJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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