# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Antsalova (WAQ)

> 8,626 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,626 km / 5,360 mi / 4,658 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 160° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 349° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:25 in Riga, it's 12:25 in Antsalova)
- **Elevation difference**: 515 ft (WAQ 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

### [Antsalova Airport (WAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/waq-antsalova-antsalova-airport/1ef266de-db82-67a8-8d35-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Antsalova, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMMG
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -18.700000, 44.610000
- Elevation: 551 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)
- [Antsalova Airport (WAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/waq-antsalova-antsalova-airport/1ef266de-db82-67a8-8d35-06bb2780ed98)
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