KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
9,189 km
5,709 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,189 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KOF RIX
Airport Name Komatipoort Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KOF RIX
ICAO Code FAKP EVRA
City Komatipoort Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 541 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -25.440000, 31.930000 56.920000, 23.970000

Komatipoort (KOF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,189 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 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 11:26 in Komatipoort, it's 11:26 in Riga.

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

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