Distance From Kakamas West Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Kakamas West Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5924 miles or 9534 kilometers or 5145 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 Kakamas ( South Africa ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kakamas and Riga takes around 13 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kakamas West Airport, Kakamas, South Africa to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 13 hours 37 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 • - RIX

Kilometers		9534 km
Statute Miles		5924 miles
Nautical Miles		5145 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 37 minutes

Kakamas West Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Kakamas West Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kakamas, South Africa and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Kakamas (South Africa) and Riga (Latvia) is 1 Hours.
Riga time is 1 Hours ahead of Kakamas.

Location	Local Time
Kakamas (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 07:15:20 SAST
Riga (Latvia)	2026-07-25, 08:15:20 EEST

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

Kakamas West Airport ( / ) Kakamas, South Africa

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia