RIX
Riga
Latvia
9,330 km
5,797 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,330 km
5,797 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
179°
south

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RIX VRU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code RIX VRU
ICAO Code EVRA FAVB
City Riga Vyrburg
Country Latvia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 36 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Riga (RIX) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,330 kilometers (5,797 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 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 08:26 in Riga, it's 08:26 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,884 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 360° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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