# Distance from Niamtougou (LRL) to Riga (RIX)

> 5,601 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,601 km / 3,481 mi / 3,025 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 16° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Togo) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 21:15 in Niamtougou, it's 00:15 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,479 ft (RIX is lower than LRL)

## Airports

### [Niamtougou International Airport (LRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrl-niamtougou-niamtougou-international-airport/1ef266de-b8b0-6018-b25e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Niamtougou, Togo
- ICAO: DXNG
- Timezone: Africa/Lome
- Coordinates: 9.770000, 1.090000
- Elevation: 1,515 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:15 in Niamtougou, it's 00:15 in Riga.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Niamtougou International Airport (LRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrl-niamtougou-niamtougou-international-airport/1ef266de-b8b0-6018-b25e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)