# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Tamchakett (THT)

> 5,275 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,275 km / 3,278 mi / 2,848 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 228° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 25° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Mauritania
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 12:12 in Riga, it's 09:12 in Tamchakett)
- **Elevation difference**: 584 ft (THT is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [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

### [Tamchakett Airport (THT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tht-tamchakett-tamchakett-airport/1ef266de-e953-61fc-99a7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tamchakett, Mauritania
- ICAO: GQNT
- Timezone: Africa/Nouakchott
- Coordinates: 17.230000, -10.820000
- Elevation: 620 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 12:12 in Riga, it's 09:12 in Tamchakett.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tamchakett Airport (THT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tht-tamchakett-tamchakett-airport/1ef266de-e953-61fc-99a7-06bb2780ed98)
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