RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,798 km
5,467 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
8,798 km
5,467 mi / 4,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX VAT
Airport Name Riga International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code RIX VAT
ICAO Code EVRA FMMY
City Riga Vatomandry
Country Latvia Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Riga Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 36 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Riga (RIX) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 8,798 kilometers (5,467 miles / 4,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Madagascar. 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 17:29 in Riga, it's 18:29 in Vatomandry.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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