# Distance from Rafai (RFA) to Riga (RIX)

> 5,774 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,774 km / 3,588 mi / 3,118 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 0° (north)
- **Return heading**: 180° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Central African Republic) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 06:51 in Rafai, it's 08:51 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,723 ft (RIX is lower than RFA)

## Airports

### [Rafai Airport (RFA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfa-rafai-rafai-airport/1ef266de-d86d-69c8-adc3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rafai, Central African Republic
- ICAO: FEGR
- Timezone: Africa/Bangui
- Coordinates: 4.990000, 23.930000
- Elevation: 1,759 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 06:51 in Rafai, it's 08:51 in Riga.

## Related

- [Rafai Airport (RFA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfa-rafai-rafai-airport/1ef266de-d86d-69c8-adc3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
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