GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
6,373 km
3,960 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,373 km
3,960 mi / 3,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
353°
north

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GGM RIX
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GGM RIX
ICAO Code HKKG EVRA
City Kakamega Riga
Country Kenya Latvia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,020 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kakamega (GGM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,373 kilometers (3,960 miles / 3,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Kenya 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 20:19 in Kakamega, it's 19:19 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,984 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 167° (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 Kakamega Airport (GGM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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