HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
8,406 km
5,223 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,406 km
5,223 mi / 4,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
358°
north

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HWN RIX
Airport Name Hwange National Park Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HWN RIX
ICAO Code FVWN EVRA
City Hwange Riga
Country Zimbabwe Latvia
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,543 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -18.630000, 27.020000 56.920000, 23.970000

Hwange (HWN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,406 kilometers (5,223 miles / 4,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 17:42 in Hwange, it's 17:42 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,507 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Hwange National Park Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Hwange (HWN) 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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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