RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,087 km
5,647 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
9,087 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
188°
south

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RIX SZM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code RIX SZM
ICAO Code EVRA FYSS
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Namibia
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 36 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Riga (RIX) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 9,087 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 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 08:26 in Riga, it's 08:26 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,418 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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