KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
7,491 km
4,655 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,491 km
4,655 mi / 4,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

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KGJ RIX
Airport Name Karonga Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KGJ RIX
ICAO Code FWKA EVRA
City Karonga Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,765 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 56.920000, 23.970000

Karonga (KGJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,491 kilometers (4,655 miles / 4,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Malawi 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 12:50 in Karonga, it's 12:50 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Karonga Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 169° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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