RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,437 km
4,000 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,437 km
4,000 mi / 3,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
305°
northwest

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RIX YOW
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RIX YOW
ICAO Code EVRA CYOW
City Riga Ottawa
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 45.320000, -75.670000

Riga (RIX) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,437 kilometers (4,000 miles / 3,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 10:20 in Riga, it's 03:20 in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 39° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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