GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
9,062 km
5,631 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,062 km
5,631 mi / 4,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

GBE RIX
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GBE RIX
ICAO Code FBSK EVRA
City Gaborone Riga
Country Botswana Latvia
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,299 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gaborone (GBE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Botswana 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 15:21 in Gaborone, it's 15:21 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,263 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 178° (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 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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