KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
6,618 km
4,112 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,618 km
4,112 mi / 3,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
357°
north

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Airport Comparison

KME RIX
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code KME RIX
ICAO Code HRZA EVRA
City Kamembe Riga
Country Rwanda Latvia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,192 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 56.920000, 23.970000

Kamembe (KME) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,618 kilometers (4,112 miles / 3,573 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 Rwanda 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 10:24 in Kamembe, it's 11:24 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,156 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Kamembe (KME) 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 Kamembe Airport (KME) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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