RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,552 km
3,450 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
5,552 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
296°
west northwest

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RIX YQY
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code RIX YQY
ICAO Code EVRA CYQY
City Riga Sydney
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 36 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 46.160000, -60.050000

Riga (RIX) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 5,552 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 10:45 in Riga, it's 04:45 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Sydney (YQY) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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