PRY
Pretoria
South Africa
9,190 km
5,710 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,190 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

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PRY RIX
Airport Name Wonderboom Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PRY RIX
ICAO Code FAWB EVRA
City Pretoria Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,095 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -25.650000, 28.220000 56.920000, 23.970000

Pretoria (PRY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wonderboom Airport (PRY) in Pretoria, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,190 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 11:58 in Pretoria, it's 11:58 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,059 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Wonderboom Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Pretoria (PRY) follows a heading of 176° (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 Wonderboom Airport (PRY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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