Distance From Vereeniging Airport to Riga International Airport

The distance from Vereeniging Airport () to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5774 miles or 9291 kilometers or 5014 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 Vereeniging ( South Africa ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vereeniging and Riga takes around 13 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vereeniging Airport, Vereeniging, South Africa to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 13 hours 16 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		9291 km
Statute Miles		5774 miles
Nautical Miles		5014 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 16 minutes

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIX

Time difference between Vereeniging (South Africa) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Vereeniging (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:53:09 SAST
Riga (Latvia)	2026-02-07, 07:53:09 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

Vereeniging Airport ( / FAVV) Vereeniging, South Africa

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia