BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
6,639 km
4,125 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,639 km
4,125 mi / 3,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

BTQ RIX
Airport Name Butare Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BTQ RIX
ICAO Code HRYI EVRA
City Butare Riga
Country Rwanda Latvia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,801 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 56.920000, 23.970000

Butare (BTQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,639 kilometers (4,125 miles / 3,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Rwanda 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 10:52 in Butare, it's 10:52 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,765 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 173° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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