RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,133 km
5,675 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
9,133 km
5,675 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
173°
south

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RIX SZK
Airport Name Riga International Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code RIX SZK
ICAO Code EVRA FASZ
City Riga Skukuza
Country Latvia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Riga (RIX) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 9,133 kilometers (5,675 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 15:39 in Riga, it's 15:39 in Skukuza.

The return flight from Skukuza (SZK) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 356° (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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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