# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Gillam (YGX)

> 6,278 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,278 km / 3,901 mi / 3,390 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 07:09 in Riga, it's 23:09 in Gillam)
- **Elevation difference**: 440 ft (YGX 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

### [Gillam Airport (YGX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ygx-gillam-gillam-airport/1ef266de-b008-6618-aed4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gillam, Canada
- ICAO: CYGX
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 56.360000, -94.710000
- Elevation: 476 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 07:09 in Riga, it's 23:09 in Gillam.
With a 8-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)
- [Gillam Airport (YGX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ygx-gillam-gillam-airport/1ef266de-b008-6618-aed4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)