RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,017 km
5,603 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
9,017 km
5,603 mi / 4,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
161°
south southeast

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RIX WAK
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code RIX WAK
ICAO Code EVRA FMSZ
City Riga Ankazoabo
Country Latvia Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Riga Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 36 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -22.300000, 44.530000

Riga (RIX) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 9,017 kilometers (5,603 miles / 4,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 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 18:55 in Riga, it's 19:55 in Ankazoabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,375 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Ankazoabo (WAK) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 349° (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 Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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