RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,026 km
3,123 miles
YAU
Kattiniq
Canada
Distance
5,026 km
3,123 mi / 2,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
318°
northwest

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RIX YAU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Donaldson Airport
IATA Code RIX YAU
ICAO Code EVRA CTP9
City Riga Kattiniq
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 1,902 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 61.660000, -73.320000

Riga (RIX) to Kattiniq (YAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Donaldson Airport (YAU) in Kattiniq, Canada is 5,026 kilometers (3,123 miles / 2,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 08:19 in Riga, it's 01:19 in Kattiniq. 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 1,866 feet between the two airports. Donaldson Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Kattiniq (YAU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Donaldson Airport (YAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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