Distance From Matsieng Airstrip to Riga International Airport

The distance from Matsieng Airstrip () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5618 miles or 9040 kilometers or 4878 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 Rasesa ( Botswana ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rasesa and Riga takes around 12 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matsieng Airstrip, Rasesa, Botswana to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 12 hours 54 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		9040 km
Statute Miles		5618 miles
Nautical Miles		4878 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 54 minutes

Matsieng Airstrip to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIX Flight Path

Location of Matsieng Airstrip & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rasesa to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rasesa, Botswana and Riga, Latvia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rasesa, Botswana and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Rasesa (Botswana) and Riga (Latvia) is 1 Hours.
Riga time is 1 Hours ahead of Rasesa.

Location	Local Time
Rasesa (Botswana)	2026-09-12, 04:34:32 CAT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-09-12, 05:34:32 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

Matsieng Airstrip ( / FBMA) Rasesa, Botswana

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia