RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,846 km
4,875 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
7,846 km
4,875 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Riga
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX XQU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code RIX XQU
ICAO Code EVRA CAT4
City Riga Qualicum Beach
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Vancouver
Elevation 36 ft 191 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 49.340000, -124.390000

Riga (RIX) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 7,846 kilometers (4,875 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 12:00 in Riga, it's 02:00 in Qualicum Beach. With a 10-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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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