PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
10,109 km
6,281 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,109 km
6,281 mi / 5,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

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PLZ RIX
Airport Name Port Elizabeth Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PLZ RIX
ICAO Code FAPE EVRA
City Port Elizabeth Riga
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 226 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.980000, 25.620000 56.920000, 23.970000

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,109 kilometers (6,281 miles / 5,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 00:39 in Port Elizabeth, it's 00:39 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) follows a heading of 179° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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