GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
8,526 km
5,298 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,526 km
5,298 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

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GFY RIX
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GFY RIX
ICAO Code FYGF EVRA
City Grootfontein Riga
Country Namibia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,636 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 56.920000, 23.970000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,526 kilometers (5,298 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Namibia 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 22:05 in Grootfontein, it's 22:05 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,600 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 186° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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