KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
6,635 km
4,123 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,635 km
4,123 mi / 3,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
356°
north

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KRE RIX
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KRE RIX
ICAO Code HBBO EVRA
City Kirundo Riga
Country Burundi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Riga
Elevation 4,511 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kirundo (KRE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,635 kilometers (4,123 miles / 3,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Burundi 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 03:36 in Kirundo, it's 03:36 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,475 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 173° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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