RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,568 km
4,081 miles
YGQ
Geraldton
Canada
Distance
6,568 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YGQ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport
IATA Code RIX YGQ
ICAO Code EVRA CYGQ
City Riga Geraldton
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 49.780000, -86.940000

Riga (RIX) to Geraldton (YGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) in Geraldton, Canada is 6,568 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 10:45 in Riga, it's 03:45 in Geraldton. With a 7-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 1,108 feet between the two airports. Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Geraldton (YGQ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Geraldton Greenstone Regional Airport (YGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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