DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
7,778 km
4,833 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,778 km
4,833 mi / 4,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

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DWA RIX
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code DWA RIX
ICAO Code FWDW EVRA
City Dwangwa Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,605 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 56.920000, 23.970000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,778 kilometers (4,833 miles / 4,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Malawi with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Dwangwa, it's 15:55 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,569 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Dwangwa Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dwangwa Airport (DWA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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