RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,644 km
4,750 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
7,644 km
4,750 mi / 4,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YKN
Airport Name Riga International Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code RIX YKN
ICAO Code EVRA KYKN
City Riga Yankton
Country Latvia United States
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 42.920000, -97.390000

Riga (RIX) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 7,644 kilometers (4,750 miles / 4,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 United States. 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 05:34 in Riga, it's 21:34 in Yankton. With a 8-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 1,270 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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