RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,005 km
3,110 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
5,005 km
3,110 mi / 2,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
315°
northwest

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RIX YKG
Airport Name Riga International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code RIX YKG
ICAO Code EVRA CYAS
City Riga Kangirsuk
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 60.030000, -70.000000

Riga (RIX) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 5,005 kilometers (3,110 miles / 2,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 16:13 in Riga, it's 09:13 in Kangirsuk. 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 Kangirsuk (YKG) 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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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