Distance From Matsaile Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Matsaile Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 6002 miles or 9658 kilometers or 5212 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 Matsaile ( Lesotho ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matsaile and Riga takes around 13 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matsaile Airport, Matsaile, Lesotho to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 13 hours 47 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		9658 km
Statute Miles		6002 miles
Nautical Miles		5212 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 47 minutes

Matsaile Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Matsaile Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Matsaile, Lesotho and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Matsaile (Lesotho) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Matsaile (Lesotho)	2026-03-15, 19:47:55 SAST
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-15, 19:47:55 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

Matsaile Airport ( / FXMA) Matsaile, Lesotho

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia