GNZ
Ghanzi
Botswana
8,744 km
5,433 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,744 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
north

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GNZ RIX
Airport Name Ghanzi Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GNZ RIX
ICAO Code FBGZ EVRA
City Ghanzi Riga
Country Botswana Latvia
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,730 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -21.690000, 21.660000 56.920000, 23.970000

Ghanzi (GNZ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) in Ghanzi, Botswana to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,744 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 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 18:29 in Ghanzi, it's 18:29 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,694 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Ghanzi Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Ghanzi (GNZ) follows a heading of 182° (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 Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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