GOM
Goma
DR Congo
6,532 km
4,059 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,532 km
4,059 mi / 3,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
357°
north

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GOM RIX
Airport Name Goma International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GOM RIX
ICAO Code FZNA EVRA
City Goma Riga
Country DR Congo Latvia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,089 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 56.920000, 23.970000

Goma (GOM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,532 kilometers (4,059 miles / 3,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 15:48 in Goma, it's 15:48 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,053 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Goma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 174° (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 Goma International Airport (GOM) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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