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Flights from Riga to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Riga to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 14h 06m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 06m
Riga to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey14h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Riga to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,254 km5,747 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 06mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneJohannesburg vs Riga
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- RIX → JNB, HLA
Flights from Riga to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riga to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Munich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Riga to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,254 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). AirBaltic flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riga and Johannesburg?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
