RIX
Riga
Latvia
3,707 km
2,304 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
3,707 km
2,304 mi / 2,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YLT
Airport Name Riga International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code RIX YLT
ICAO Code EVRA CYLT
City Riga Alert
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Toronto
Elevation 36 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 82.520000, -62.280000

Riga (RIX) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 3,707 kilometers (2,304 miles / 2,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 00:42 in Riga, it's 17:42 in Alert. 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 Alert (YLT) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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