JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
3,921 km
2,436 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,921 km
2,436 mi / 2,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
67°
east northeast

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JHS RIX
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JHS RIX
ICAO Code BGSS EVRA
City Sisimiut Riga
Country Greenland Latvia
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Riga
Elevation 33 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 56.920000, 23.970000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,921 kilometers (2,436 miles / 2,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 11:51 in Sisimiut, it's 15:51 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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