RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,278 km
3,901 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
6,278 km
3,901 mi / 3,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YGX
Airport Name Riga International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code RIX YGX
ICAO Code EVRA CYGX
City Riga Gillam
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Winnipeg
Elevation 36 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 56.360000, -94.710000

Riga (RIX) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 6,278 kilometers (3,901 miles / 3,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 12:05 in Riga, it's 04:05 in Gillam. With a 8-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 Gillam (YGX) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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