LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
7,915 km
4,918 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,915 km
4,918 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

LLW RIX
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LLW RIX
ICAO Code FWKI EVRA
City Lilongwe Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,035 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,915 kilometers (4,918 miles / 4,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Malawi 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 14:41 in Lilongwe, it's 14:41 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,999 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 170° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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