RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,208 km
4,479 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
7,208 km
4,479 mi / 3,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YDC
Airport Name Riga International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code RIX YDC
ICAO Code EVRA CER3
City Riga Drayton Valley
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Edmonton
Elevation 36 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 53.270000, -114.960000

Riga (RIX) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 7,208 kilometers (4,479 miles / 3,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 11:13 in Riga, it's 02:13 in Drayton Valley. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,740 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 23° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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