JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
3,791 km
2,355 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,791 km
2,355 mi / 2,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
74°
east northeast

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JUV RIX
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JUV RIX
ICAO Code BGUK EVRA
City Upernavik Riga
Country Greenland Latvia
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Riga
Elevation 414 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 56.920000, 23.970000

Upernavik (JUV) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,791 kilometers (2,355 miles / 2,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Upernavik, it's 07:55 in Riga. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Upernavik (JUV) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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