NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
5,434 km
3,377 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,434 km
3,377 mi / 2,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

NEK RIX
Airport Name Nekemte Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NEK RIX
ICAO Code HANK EVRA
City Nekemte Riga
Country Ethiopia Latvia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Riga
Elevation 6,500 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, 36.600000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nekemte (NEK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,434 kilometers (3,377 miles / 2,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 11:36 in Nekemte, it's 10:36 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,464 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Nekemte Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Nekemte (NEK) follows a heading of 163° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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