ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
6,801 km
4,226 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,801 km
4,226 mi / 3,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
352°
north

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Airport Comparison

ARK RIX
Airport Name Arusha Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ARK RIX
ICAO Code HTAR EVRA
City Arusha Riga
Country Tanzania Latvia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,550 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 56.920000, 23.970000

Arusha (ARK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,801 kilometers (4,226 miles / 3,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Tanzania 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 05:57 in Arusha, it's 05:57 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,514 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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