RIX
Riga
Latvia
3,796 km
2,359 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
3,796 km
2,359 mi / 2,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Riga
Heading
318°
northwest

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RIX SFJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code RIX SFJ
ICAO Code EVRA BGSF
City Riga Kangerlussuaq
Country Latvia Greenland
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Nuuk
Elevation 36 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 67.010000, -50.710000

Riga (RIX) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 3,796 kilometers (2,359 miles / 2,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Latvia with Greenland. 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 18:12 in Riga, it's 14:12 in Kangerlussuaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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