# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Wekweeti (YFJ)

> 6,085 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,085 km / 3,781 mi / 3,285 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 27° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 06:40 in Riga, it's 21:40 in Wekweeti)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,172 ft (YFJ 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

### [Wekweeti Airport (YFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfj-wekweeti-wekweeti-airport/1ef266de-b367-6638-a9f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wekweeti, Canada
- ICAO: CYWE
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 64.190000, -114.080000
- Elevation: 1,208 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 06:40 in Riga, it's 21:40 in Wekweeti.
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)
- [Wekweeti Airport (YFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfj-wekweeti-wekweeti-airport/1ef266de-b367-6638-a9f0-06bb2780ed98)
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