# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Edson (YET)

> 7,215 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,215 km / 4,483 mi / 3,896 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 335° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 19:12 in Riga, it's 10:12 in Edson)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,007 ft (YET 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

### [Edson Airport (YET)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yet-edson-edson-airport/1ef266de-af82-64fa-8685-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Edson, Canada
- ICAO: CYET
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 53.580000, -116.470000
- Elevation: 3,043 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 19:12 in Riga, it's 10:12 in Edson.
With a 9-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)
- [Edson Airport (YET)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yet-edson-edson-airport/1ef266de-af82-64fa-8685-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)