RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,770 km
2,964 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
4,770 km
2,964 mi / 2,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Riga
Heading
162°
south southeast

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RIX TES
Airport Name Riga International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code RIX TES
ICAO Code EVRA HHTS
City Riga Tessenei
Country Latvia Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Asmara
Elevation 36 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 15.120000, 36.680000

Riga (RIX) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 4,770 kilometers (2,964 miles / 2,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Eritrea. 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 14:45 in Riga, it's 15:45 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,982 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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