GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
5,069 km
3,150 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,069 km
3,150 mi / 2,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

GDQ RIX
Airport Name Gonder Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GDQ RIX
ICAO Code HAGN EVRA
City Gondar Riga
Country Ethiopia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Riga
Elevation 6,449 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gondar (GDQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,069 kilometers (3,150 miles / 2,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 22:20 in Gondar, it's 21:20 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,413 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 161° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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