# Distance from Aklavik (LAK) to Riga (RIX)

> 5,995 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,995 km / 3,725 mi / 3,237 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 14° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 351° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → Latvia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 09:22 in Aklavik, it's 18:22 in Riga)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (RIX is higher than LAK)

## Airports

### [Aklavik Airport (LAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lak-aklavik-aklavik-airport/1ef266de-b0a3-6ca8-b800-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aklavik, Canada
- ICAO: CYKD
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 68.220000, -135.010000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riga, Latvia
- ICAO: EVRA
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Coordinates: 56.920000, 23.970000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:22 in Aklavik, it's 18:22 in Riga.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aklavik Airport (LAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lak-aklavik-aklavik-airport/1ef266de-b0a3-6ca8-b800-06bb2780ed98)
- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)