RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,061 km
3,766 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
6,061 km
3,766 mi / 3,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

RIX YKQ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code RIX YKQ
ICAO Code EVRA CYKQ
City Riga Waskaganish
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 51.470000, -78.760000

Riga (RIX) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 6,061 kilometers (3,766 miles / 3,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 21:39 in Riga, it's 14:39 in Waskaganish. 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.

The return flight from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 41° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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