NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
3,981 km
2,473 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,981 km
2,473 mi / 2,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Thule
Heading
69°
east northeast

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NAQ RIX
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NAQ RIX
ICAO Code BGQQ EVRA
City Qaanaaq Riga
Country Greenland Latvia
Timezone America/Thule Europe/Riga
Elevation 51 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 56.920000, 23.970000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,981 kilometers (2,473 miles / 2,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 10:13 in Qaanaaq, it's 16:13 in Riga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 338° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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