# Distance from Tzaneen (LTA) to Riga (RIX)

> 8,998 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,998 km / 5,591 mi / 4,858 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 356° (north)
- **Return heading**: 174° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 08:46 in Tzaneen, it's 09:46 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,878 ft (RIX is lower than LTA)

## Airports

### [Tzaneen Airport (LTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lta-tzaneen-tzaneen-airport/1ef266de-d4e4-6428-bf5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tzaneen, South Africa
- ICAO: FATZ
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.820000, 30.330000
- Elevation: 1,914 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:46 in Tzaneen, it's 09:46 in Riga.

## Related

- [Tzaneen Airport (LTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lta-tzaneen-tzaneen-airport/1ef266de-d4e4-6428-bf5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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