PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
8,996 km
5,590 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

PTG RIX
Airport Name Polokwane International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PTG RIX
ICAO Code FAPP EVRA
City Potgietersrus Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,076 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.850000, 29.460000 56.920000, 23.970000

Potgietersrus (PTG) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 13:14 in Potgietersrus, it's 13:14 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,040 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Polokwane International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Potgietersrus (PTG) follows a heading of 175° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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