MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
6,347 km
3,944 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,347 km
3,944 mi / 3,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
north

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MDK RIX
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MDK RIX
ICAO Code FZEA EVRA
City Mbandaka Riga
Country DR Congo Latvia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,040 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 56.920000, 23.970000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,347 kilometers (3,944 miles / 3,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 DR Congo 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 12:49 in Mbandaka, it's 13:49 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,004 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Mbandaka Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 187° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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