Distance From Walvis Bay Airport to Riga International Airport, WVB - RIX Distance

The distance from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 5548 miles or 8928 kilometers or 4818 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 Walvis Bay ( Namibia ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Walvis Bay and Riga takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay, Namibia to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 12 hours 45 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 • WVB - RIX

Kilometers		8928 km
Statute Miles		5548 miles
Nautical Miles		4818 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

Walvis Bay Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - WVB to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Walvis Bay, Namibia and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WVB - RIX

Time difference between Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Riga (Latvia) is 1 Hours.
Riga time is 1 Hours ahead of Walvis Bay.

Location	Local Time
Walvis Bay (Namibia)	2026-06-15, 08:26:18 CAT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-06-15, 09:26:18 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

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB / FYWB) Walvis Bay, Namibia

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia