PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
4,356 km
2,707 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,356 km
2,707 mi / 2,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
300°
west northwest

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PYJ RIX
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PYJ RIX
ICAO Code UERP EVRA
City Yakutia Riga
Country Russia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,660 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 56.920000, 23.970000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,356 kilometers (2,707 miles / 2,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Russia with Latvia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Yakutia, it's 13:20 in Riga. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,624 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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