# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Ukunda (UKA)

> 6,951 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,951 km / 4,319 mi / 3,753 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 162° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 350° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:52 in Riga, it's 02:52 in Ukunda)
- **Elevation difference**: 62 ft (UKA 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

### [Ukunda Airstrip (UKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uka-ukunda-ukunda-airstrip/1ef266de-ecb8-605e-9e21-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ukunda, Kenya
- ICAO: HKUK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -4.290000, 39.570000
- Elevation: 98 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.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ukunda Airstrip (UKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uka-ukunda-ukunda-airstrip/1ef266de-ecb8-605e-9e21-06bb2780ed98)
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