Distance From Hosea Kutako International Airport to Riga International Airport, WDH - RIX Distance

The distance from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5500 miles or 8850 kilometers or 4776 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Windhoek ( Namibia ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Windhoek and Riga takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek, Namibia to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 12 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WDH - RIX

Kilometers		8850 km
Statute Miles		5500 miles
Nautical Miles		4776 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - WDH to RIX Flight Path

Location of Hosea Kutako International Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Windhoek, Namibia and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WDH - RIX

Time difference between Windhoek (Namibia) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Windhoek (Namibia)	2025-12-15, 16:39:34 CAT
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-15, 16:39:34 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH / FYWH) Windhoek, Namibia

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia