RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,004 km
3,731 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
6,004 km
3,731 mi / 3,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YAO
Airport Name Riga International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code RIX YAO
ICAO Code EVRA FKKY
City Riga Yaounde
Country Latvia Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Douala
Elevation 36 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 3.840000, 11.520000

Riga (RIX) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 6,004 kilometers (3,731 miles / 3,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Cameroon. 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 02:37 in Riga, it's 01:37 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,428 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 8° (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 Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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