RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,797 km
4,223 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
6,797 km
4,223 mi / 3,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YQT
Airport Name Riga International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code RIX YQT
ICAO Code EVRA CYQT
City Riga Thunder Bay
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 36 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 48.370000, -89.320000

Riga (RIX) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 6,797 kilometers (4,223 miles / 3,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 21:41 in Riga, it's 14:41 in Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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