KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
7,825 km
4,862 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,825 km
4,862 mi / 4,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KBQ RIX
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KBQ RIX
ICAO Code FWKG EVRA
City Kasungu Riga
Country Malawi Latvia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,470 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,825 kilometers (4,862 miles / 4,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Malawi 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 16:42 in Kasungu, it's 16:42 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,434 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 170° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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