BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
6,600 km
4,101 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,600 km
4,101 mi / 3,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

BKY RIX
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BKY RIX
ICAO Code FZMA EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country DR Congo Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,643 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,600 kilometers (4,101 miles / 3,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:52 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 15:52 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,607 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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