RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,592 km
4,718 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
7,592 km
4,718 mi / 4,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX SGX
Airport Name Riga International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code RIX SGX
ICAO Code EVRA HTSO
City Riga Songea
Country Latvia Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 36 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Riga (RIX) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 7,592 kilometers (4,718 miles / 4,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Latvia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Riga, it's 14:26 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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