RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,892 km
4,283 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
6,892 km
4,283 mi / 3,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
174°
south

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RIX TKQ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code RIX TKQ
ICAO Code EVRA HTKA
City Riga Kigoma
Country Latvia Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 36 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Riga (RIX) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 6,892 kilometers (4,283 miles / 3,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 02:36 in Riga, it's 03:36 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,664 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 356° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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