HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
6,274 km
3,898 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,274 km
3,898 mi / 3,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
23°
north northeast

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HGS RIX
Airport Name Hastings Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code HGS RIX
ICAO Code GFHA EVRA
City Freetown Riga
Country Sierra Leone Latvia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Riga
Elevation 60 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 56.920000, 23.970000

Freetown (HGS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,274 kilometers (3,898 miles / 3,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 14:41 in Freetown, it's 16:41 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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