KGU
Keningau
Malaysia
9,641 km
5,991 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
9,641 km
5,991 mi / 5,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGU RIX
Airport Name Keningau Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KGU RIX
ICAO Code WBKG EVRA
City Keningau Riga
Country Malaysia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,036 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 5.360000, 116.160000 56.920000, 23.970000

Keningau (KGU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keningau Airport (KGU) in Keningau, Malaysia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 9,641 kilometers (5,991 miles / 5,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Keningau, it's 13:19 in Riga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Keningau (KGU) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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