RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,687 km
3,534 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,687 km
3,534 mi / 3,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Riga
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RIX XGA
Airport Name Riga International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code RIX XGA
ICAO Code EVRA DFOG
City Riga Gaoua
Country Latvia Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 36 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 10.300000, -3.250000

Riga (RIX) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 5,687 kilometers (3,534 miles / 3,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 21:14 in Riga, it's 19:14 in Gaoua.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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