ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
5,001 km
3,107 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,001 km
3,107 mi / 2,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

ETE RIX
Airport Name Metema Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code ETE RIX
ICAO Code HAMM EVRA
City Metema Riga
Country Ethiopia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,650 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 56.920000, 23.970000

Metema (ETE) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,001 kilometers (3,107 miles / 2,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Ethiopia 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 01:35 in Metema, it's 00:35 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,614 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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