RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,610 km
2,865 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
4,610 km
2,865 mi / 2,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YAB
Airport Name Riga International Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code RIX YAB
ICAO Code EVRA CYAB
City Riga N/A
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 36 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 73.010000, -85.040000

Riga (RIX) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 4,610 kilometers (2,865 miles / 2,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 07:14 in Riga, it's 23:14 in Arctic Bay Airport. With a 8-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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 51° (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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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