ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
5,520 km
3,430 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,520 km
3,430 mi / 2,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ABV RIX
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ABV RIX
ICAO Code DNAA EVRA
City Abuja Riga
Country Nigeria Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,123 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 56.920000, 23.970000

Abuja (ABV) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,520 kilometers (3,430 miles / 2,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Abuja, it's 23:50 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,087 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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