HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
5,549 km
3,448 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,549 km
3,448 mi / 2,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HGA RIX
Airport Name Egal International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HGA RIX
ICAO Code HCMH EVRA
City Hargeisa Riga
Country Somalia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,423 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 44.090000 56.920000, 23.970000

Hargeisa (HGA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,549 kilometers (3,448 miles / 2,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Somalia 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 11:37 in Hargeisa, it's 10:37 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,387 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Egal International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Hargeisa (HGA) follows a heading of 154° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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