RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,882 km
6,141 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
9,882 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
178°
south

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RIX UTW
Airport Name Riga International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code RIX UTW
ICAO Code EVRA FAQT
City Riga Queenstown
Country Latvia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Riga (RIX) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 9,882 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 12:34 in Riga, it's 12:34 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,601 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 358° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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