LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
8,911 km
5,537 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,911 km
5,537 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

LCD RIX
Airport Name Louis Trichardt Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LCD RIX
ICAO Code FALO EVRA
City Louis Trichardt Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,025 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.060000, 29.860000 56.920000, 23.970000

Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,911 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 22:29 in Louis Trichardt, it's 22:29 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,989 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Louis Trichardt Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) follows a heading of 175° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.