RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,756 km
4,198 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
6,756 km
4,198 mi / 3,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YAM
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code RIX YAM
ICAO Code EVRA CYAM
City Riga Sault Ste Marie
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 46.480000, -84.510000

Riga (RIX) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 6,756 kilometers (4,198 miles / 3,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:04 in Riga, it's 09:04 in Sault Ste Marie. 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.

The return flight from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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