# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM)

> 8,615 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,615 km / 5,353 mi / 4,652 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 156° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 347° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 10:35 in Riga, it's 10:35 in Ambatondrazaka)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,477 ft (WAM 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

### [Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wam-ambatondrazaka-ambatondrazaka-airport/1ef266de-dbc6-67dc-9e0e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMMZ
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -17.800000, 48.440000
- Elevation: 2,513 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.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wam-ambatondrazaka-ambatondrazaka-airport/1ef266de-dbc6-67dc-9e0e-06bb2780ed98)
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