KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
9,297 km
5,777 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,297 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

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KMP RIX
Airport Name Keetmanshoop Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KMP RIX
ICAO Code FYKT EVRA
City Keetmanshoop Riga
Country Namibia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,506 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.540000, 18.110000 56.920000, 23.970000

Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,297 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 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 19:45 in Keetmanshoop, it's 19:45 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,470 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Keetmanshoop Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) follows a heading of 185° (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 Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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