EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
6,365 km
3,955 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,365 km
3,955 mi / 3,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
353°
north

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EDL RIX
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code EDL RIX
ICAO Code HKEL EVRA
City Eldoret Riga
Country Kenya Latvia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Riga
Elevation 6,941 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 56.920000, 23.970000

Eldoret (EDL) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,365 kilometers (3,955 miles / 3,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Kenya 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 18:17 in Eldoret, it's 17:17 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,905 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Eldoret International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 167° (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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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