RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,289 km
5,772 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
9,289 km
5,772 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
173°
south

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RIX SHO
Airport Name Riga International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code RIX SHO
ICAO Code EVRA FDSK
City Riga Manzini
Country Latvia Eswatini
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 36 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Riga (RIX) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Latvia with Eswatini. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:58 in Riga, it's 12:58 in Manzini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,056 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Riga International Airport (RIX) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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