PRK
Prieska
South Africa
9,630 km
5,984 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,630 km
5,984 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PRK RIX
Airport Name Prieska Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PRK RIX
ICAO Code FAPK EVRA
City Prieska Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,100 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -29.680000, 22.770000 56.920000, 23.970000

Prieska (PRK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,630 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 15:53 in Prieska, it's 15:53 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,064 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Prieska Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Prieska (PRK) follows a heading of 181° (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 Prieska Airport (PRK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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