RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,273 km
5,141 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
8,273 km
5,141 mi / 4,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
180°
south

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RIX SJQ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code RIX SJQ
ICAO Code EVRA FLSS
City Riga Sesheke
Country Latvia Zambia
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 36 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Riga (RIX) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 8,273 kilometers (5,141 miles / 4,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Latvia with Zambia. 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 12:17 in Riga, it's 12:17 in Sesheke.

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

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 360° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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