RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,699 km
3,541 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
5,699 km
3,541 mi / 3,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
162°
south southeast

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RIX SXU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code RIX SXU
ICAO Code EVRA HASD
City Riga Soddu
Country Latvia Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 36 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 6.820000, 37.750000

Riga (RIX) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 5,699 kilometers (3,541 miles / 3,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Latvia with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:02 in Riga, it's 07:02 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,364 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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