RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,893 km
5,526 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
189°
south

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RIX SWP
Airport Name Riga International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code RIX SWP
ICAO Code EVRA FYSM
City Riga Swakopmund
Country Latvia Namibia
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 36 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Riga (RIX) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Namibia. 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 20:37 in Riga, it's 20:37 in Swakopmund.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 5° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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