RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,147 km
3,198 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
5,147 km
3,198 mi / 2,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX SKO
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code RIX SKO
ICAO Code EVRA DNSO
City Riga Sokoto
Country Latvia Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Lagos
Elevation 36 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 12.920000, 5.210000

Riga (RIX) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 5,147 kilometers (3,198 miles / 2,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Nigeria. 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 11:18 in Riga, it's 10:18 in Sokoto.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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