RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,478 km
4,025 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
6,478 km
4,025 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YFS
Airport Name Riga International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code RIX YFS
ICAO Code EVRA CYFS
City Riga Fort Simpson
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Edmonton
Elevation 36 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 61.760000, -121.240000

Riga (RIX) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 6,478 kilometers (4,025 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 23:58 in Riga, it's 14:58 in Fort Simpson. 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.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 21° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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