# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Lichinga (VXC)

> 7,874 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,874 km / 4,893 mi / 4,252 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 353° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 07:07 in Riga, it's 06:07 in Lichinga)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,469 ft (VXC is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Lichinga Airport (VXC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vxc-lichinga-lichinga-airport/1ef266de-ddae-6f72-aaae-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lichinga, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQLC
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -13.270000, 35.270000
- Elevation: 4,505 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:07 in Riga, it's 06:07 in Lichinga.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lichinga Airport (VXC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vxc-lichinga-lichinga-airport/1ef266de-ddae-6f72-aaae-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)