RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,109 km
4,417 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
7,109 km
4,417 mi / 3,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YQU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code RIX YQU
ICAO Code EVRA CYQU
City Riga Grande Prairie
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Edmonton
Elevation 36 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 55.180000, -118.890000

Riga (RIX) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 7,109 kilometers (4,417 miles / 3,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 13:16 in Riga, it's 04:16 in Grande Prairie. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,159 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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