LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
7,736 km
4,807 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,736 km
4,807 mi / 4,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

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LIX RIX
Airport Name Likoma Island Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LIX RIX
ICAO Code FWLK EVRA
City Likoma Island Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,600 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -12.080000, 34.730000 56.920000, 23.970000

Likoma Island (LIX) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,736 kilometers (4,807 miles / 4,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Malawi 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 22:45 in Likoma Island, it's 22:45 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,564 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Likoma Island Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Likoma Island (LIX) follows a heading of 169° (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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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