PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
9,299 km
5,778 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,299 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

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PCF RIX
Airport Name Potchefstroom Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PCF RIX
ICAO Code FAPS EVRA
City Potchefstroom Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,520 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.670000, 27.080000 56.920000, 23.970000

Potchefstroom (PCF) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,299 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 22:29 in Potchefstroom, it's 22:29 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,484 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Potchefstroom Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Potchefstroom (PCF) follows a heading of 177° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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