MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
8,008 km
4,976 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,008 km
4,976 mi / 4,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

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MAI RIX
Airport Name Mangochi Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MAI RIX
ICAO Code FWMG EVRA
City Mangochi Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,580 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -14.480000, 35.270000 56.920000, 23.970000

Mangochi (MAI) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,008 kilometers (4,976 miles / 4,324 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 15:16 in Mangochi, it's 15:16 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Mangochi Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Mangochi (MAI) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mangochi Airport (MAI) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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