QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
5,911 km
3,673 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,911 km
3,673 mi / 3,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

QOW RIX
Airport Name Sam Mbakwe International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code QOW RIX
ICAO Code DNIM EVRA
City Owerri Riga
Country Nigeria Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Riga
Elevation 373 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 5.430000, 7.210000 56.920000, 23.970000

Owerri (QOW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,911 kilometers (3,673 miles / 3,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Nigeria 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 12:16 in Owerri, it's 13:16 in Riga.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Owerri (QOW) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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