KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
5,335 km
3,315 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,335 km
3,315 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
12°
north northeast

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KAD RIX
Airport Name Kaduna Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KAD RIX
ICAO Code DNKA EVRA
City Kaduna Riga
Country Nigeria Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,073 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 10.700000, 7.320000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kaduna (KAD) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,335 kilometers (3,315 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Nigeria 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 02:17 in Kaduna, it's 03:17 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,037 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kaduna Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kaduna (KAD) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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