BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
6,016 km
3,738 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,016 km
3,738 mi / 3,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
359°
north

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BZU RIX
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BZU RIX
ICAO Code FZKJ EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country DR Congo Latvia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,378 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 56.920000, 23.970000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,016 kilometers (3,738 miles / 3,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 DR Congo with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 04:19 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,342 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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