NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,580 km
4,088 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,580 km
4,088 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO RIX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NBO RIX
ICAO Code HKJK EVRA
City Nairobi Riga
Country Kenya Latvia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,330 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nairobi (NBO) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,580 kilometers (4,088 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 11:53 in Nairobi, it's 10:53 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 165° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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