RIX
Riga
Latvia
10,010 km
6,220 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
10,010 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
185°
south

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RIX SDB
Airport Name Riga International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code RIX SDB
ICAO Code EVRA FALW
City Riga Langebaanweg
Country Latvia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Riga (RIX) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 10,010 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Latvia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Riga, it's 18:31 in Langebaanweg.

The return flight from Langebaanweg (SDB) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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