RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,280 km
5,145 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,280 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX SVB
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code RIX SVB
ICAO Code EVRA FMNS
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Riga Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 36 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Riga (RIX) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 8,280 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Madagascar. 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 17:17 in Riga, it's 18:17 in Sambava Airport.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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