RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,934 km
3,687 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
5,934 km
3,687 mi / 3,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Riga
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIX YSJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code RIX YSJ
ICAO Code EVRA CYSJ
City Riga Saint John
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Halifax
Elevation 36 ft 357 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 45.320000, -65.890000

Riga (RIX) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 5,934 kilometers (3,687 miles / 3,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 12:20 in Riga, it's 06:20 in Saint John. 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 Saint John (YSJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 43° (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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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