RIX
Riga
Latvia
2,817 km
1,750 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
2,817 km
1,750 mi / 1,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
204°
south southwest

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RIX WAX
Airport Name Riga International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code RIX WAX
ICAO Code EVRA HLZW
City Riga Zuwara
Country Latvia Libya
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 36 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 32.950000, 12.020000

Riga (RIX) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 2,817 kilometers (1,750 miles / 1,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Libya. 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 04:33 in Riga, it's 04:33 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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