RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,916 km
5,540 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
8,916 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
174°
south

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RIX THY
Airport Name Riga International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code RIX THY
ICAO Code EVRA FATH
City Riga Thohoyandou
Country Latvia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Riga (RIX) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 8,916 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:05 in Riga, it's 14:05 in Thohoyandou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,985 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) 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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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