HRE
Harare
Zimbabwe
8,349 km
5,188 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

HRE RIX
Airport Name Harare International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HRE RIX
ICAO Code FVHA EVRA
City Harare Riga
Country Zimbabwe Latvia
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,887 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -17.930000, 31.090000 56.920000, 23.970000

Harare (HRE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harare International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 14:14 in Harare, it's 14:14 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,851 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Harare International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Harare (HRE) follows a heading of 173° (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 Harare International Airport (HRE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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