# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Kattiniq (YAU)

> 5,026 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,026 km / 3,123 mi / 2,714 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 03:46 in Riga, it's 20:46 in Kattiniq)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,866 ft (YAU is higher than RIX)

## Airports

### [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

### [Donaldson Airport (YAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yau-kattiniq-donaldson-airport/1ef266de-ae20-6030-8e20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kattiniq, Canada
- ICAO: CTP9
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 61.660000, -73.320000
- Elevation: 1,902 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 03:46 in Riga, it's 20:46 in Kattiniq.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riga International Airport (RIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rix-riga-riga-international-airport/1ef266de-cee1-633c-bbcf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Donaldson Airport (YAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yau-kattiniq-donaldson-airport/1ef266de-ae20-6030-8e20-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)