JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
8,084 km
5,023 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,084 km
5,023 mi / 4,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

JEK RIX
Airport Name Jeki Airstrip Riga International Airport
IATA Code JEK RIX
ICAO Code FLJK EVRA
City Lower Zambezi National Park Riga
Country Zambia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,462 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -15.630000, 29.600000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,084 kilometers (5,023 miles / 4,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Zambia 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 14:26 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 14:26 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,426 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Jeki Airstrip.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 174° (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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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