LMB
Salima
Malawi
7,920 km
4,921 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,920 km
4,921 mi / 4,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

LMB RIX
Airport Name Salima Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LMB RIX
ICAO Code FWSM EVRA
City Salima Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,688 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 34.580000 56.920000, 23.970000

Salima (LMB) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,920 kilometers (4,921 miles / 4,277 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 21:00 in Salima, it's 21:00 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,652 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Salima Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Salima (LMB) follows a heading of 169° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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