Distance From Kigali International Airport to Riga International Airport, KGL - RIX Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4084 miles or 6572 kilometers or 3547 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Riga takes around 9 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 9 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KGL - RIX

Kilometers		6572 km
Statute Miles		4084 miles
Nautical Miles		3547 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 23 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to RIX Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kigali to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - RIX

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Riga (Latvia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 08:13:57 CAT
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-14, 08:13:57 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia