# Distance from Riga (RIX) to Matane (YME)

> 5,730 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,730 km / 3,560 mi / 3,094 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Latvia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 16:50 in Riga, it's 09:50 in Matane)
- **Elevation difference**: 66 ft (YME 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

### [Matane Airport (YME)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yme-matane-matane-airport/1ef266de-b10c-6280-a847-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matane, Canada
- ICAO: CYME
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 48.860000, -67.450000
- Elevation: 102 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 16:50 in Riga, it's 09:50 in Matane.
With a 7-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)
- [Matane Airport (YME)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yme-matane-matane-airport/1ef266de-b10c-6280-a847-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)