Distance From Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Riga International Airport, SKO - RIX Distance

The distance from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 3199 miles or 5148 kilometers or 2778 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 Sokoto ( Nigeria ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sokoto and Riga takes around 7 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, Nigeria to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 7 hours 21 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 • SKO - RIX

Kilometers		5148 km
Statute Miles		3199 miles
Nautical Miles		2778 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 21 minutes

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - SKO to RIX Flight Path

Location of Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sokoto, Nigeria and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SKO - RIX

Time difference between Sokoto (Nigeria) and Riga (Latvia) is 1 Hours.
Riga time is 1 Hours ahead of Sokoto.

Location	Local Time
Sokoto (Nigeria)	2026-03-19, 01:09:39 WAT
Riga (Latvia)	2026-03-19, 02:09:39 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

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO / DNSO) Sokoto, Nigeria

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia