JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
3,730 km
2,318 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,730 km
2,318 mi / 2,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
73°
east northeast

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JAV RIX
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JAV RIX
ICAO Code BGJN EVRA
City Ilulissat Riga
Country Greenland Latvia
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Riga
Elevation 95 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 56.920000, 23.970000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,730 kilometers (2,318 miles / 2,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Ilulissat, it's 16:11 in Riga. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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