NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
5,330 km
3,312 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,330 km
3,312 mi / 2,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

NDM RIX
Airport Name Mendi Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NDM RIX
ICAO Code HAMN EVRA
City Mendi Riga
Country Ethiopia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,500 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.770000, 35.100000 56.920000, 23.970000

Mendi (NDM) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,330 kilometers (3,312 miles / 2,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Ethiopia 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 14:20 in Mendi, it's 13:20 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,464 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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