RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,975 km
3,091 miles
YWB
Kangiqsujuaq
Canada
Distance
4,975 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YWB
Airport Name Riga International Airport Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
IATA Code RIX YWB
ICAO Code EVRA CYKG
City Riga Kangiqsujuaq
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 61.590000, -71.930000

Riga (RIX) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada is 4,975 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 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 18:49 in Riga, it's 11:49 in Kangiqsujuaq. 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 Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) 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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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