RIX
Riga
Latvia
8,850 km
5,499 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
186°
south

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RIX WDH
Airport Name Riga International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code RIX WDH
ICAO Code EVRA FYWH
City Riga Windhoek
Country Latvia Namibia
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 36 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Riga (RIX) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Namibia. 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 19:19 in Riga, it's 19:19 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,604 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 4° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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