NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
5,909 km
3,672 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,909 km
3,672 mi / 3,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Douala
Heading
10°
north

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NKS RIX
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NKS RIX
ICAO Code FKAN EVRA
City Nkongsamba Riga
Country Cameroon Latvia
Timezone Africa/Douala Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,641 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,909 kilometers (3,672 miles / 3,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Cameroon 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 13:05 in Nkongsamba, it's 14:05 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,605 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Nkongsamba Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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