FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
9,366 km
5,820 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,366 km
5,820 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
348°
north northwest

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FTU RIX
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code FTU RIX
ICAO Code FMSD EVRA
City Tolanaro Riga
Country Madagascar Latvia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Europe/Riga
Elevation 29 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 56.920000, 23.970000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,366 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Madagascar 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 14:48 in Tolanaro, it's 13:48 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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