LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
9,483 km
5,892 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,483 km
5,892 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

LMR RIX
Airport Name Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code LMR RIX
ICAO Code FALC EVRA
City Lime Acres Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,900 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -28.360000, 23.440000 56.920000, 23.970000

Lime Acres (LMR) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,483 kilometers (5,892 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 South Africa 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 02:14 in Lime Acres, it's 02:14 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,864 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Lime Acres (LMR) follows a heading of 180° (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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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