# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Kugaaruk (YBB)

> 5,075 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,075 km / 3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 10:35 in Riga, it's 01:35 in Kugaaruk)
- **Elevation difference**: 20 ft (YBB is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Kugaaruk Airport (YBB)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ybb-kugaaruk-kugaaruk-airport/1ef266de-aea1-60ea-b2e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kugaaruk, Canada
- ICAO: CYBB
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 68.530000, -89.810000
- Elevation: 56 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:35 in Riga, it's 01:35 in Kugaaruk.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kugaaruk Airport (YBB)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ybb-kugaaruk-kugaaruk-airport/1ef266de-aea1-60ea-b2e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)