OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
5,411 km
3,362 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
5,411 km
3,362 mi / 2,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

OUA RIX
Airport Name Ouagadougou Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code OUA RIX
ICAO Code DFFD EVRA
City Ouagadougou Riga
Country Burkina Faso Latvia
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,037 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 12.350000, -1.510000 56.920000, 23.970000

Ouagadougou (OUA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 5,411 kilometers (3,362 miles / 2,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 09:58 in Ouagadougou, it's 11:58 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,001 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Ouagadougou Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Ouagadougou (OUA) follows a heading of 214° (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 Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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