MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
6,872 km
4,270 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,872 km
4,270 mi / 3,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

MEW RIX
Airport Name Mweka Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MEW RIX
ICAO Code FZVM EVRA
City Mweka Riga
Country DR Congo Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,968 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -4.850000, 21.550000 56.920000, 23.970000

Mweka (MEW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,872 kilometers (4,270 miles / 3,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 06:57 in Mweka, it's 07:57 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,932 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Mweka Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Mweka (MEW) follows a heading of 183° (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 Mweka Airport (MEW) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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