RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,083 km
5,644 miles
TDT
Welverdiend
South Africa
Distance
9,083 km
5,644 mi / 4,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
173°
south

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RIX TDT
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tanda Tula Airport
IATA Code RIX TDT
ICAO Code EVRA FATD
City Riga Welverdiend
Country Latvia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -24.530000, 31.300000

Riga (RIX) to Welverdiend (TDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) in Welverdiend, South Africa is 9,083 kilometers (5,644 miles / 4,904 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 02:19 in Riga, it's 02:19 in Welverdiend.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,519 feet between the two airports. Tanda Tula Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Welverdiend (TDT) 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 Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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