RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,650 km
3,511 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
5,650 km
3,511 mi / 3,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX WAC
Airport Name Riga International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code RIX WAC
ICAO Code EVRA HAWC
City Riga Waca
Country Latvia Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 36 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 7.170000, 37.170000

Riga (RIX) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 5,650 kilometers (3,511 miles / 3,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 06:54 in Riga, it's 07:54 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,164 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 351° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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