RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
9,454 km
5,875 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,454 km
5,875 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

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RHN RIX
Airport Name Skorpion Mine Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code RHN RIX
ICAO Code FYSA EVRA
City Rosh Pinah Riga
Country Namibia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,870 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -27.880000, 16.650000 56.920000, 23.970000

Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,454 kilometers (5,875 miles / 5,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Namibia 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 13:28 in Rosh Pinah, it's 13:28 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,834 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Skorpion Mine Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) follows a heading of 186° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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