RIX
Riga
Latvia
6,970 km
4,331 miles
YWG
Winnipeg
Canada
Distance
6,970 km
4,331 mi / 3,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Riga
Heading
322°
northwest

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RIX YWG
Airport Name Riga International Airport Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA Code RIX YWG
ICAO Code EVRA CYWG
City Riga Winnipeg
Country Latvia Canada
Timezone Europe/Riga America/Winnipeg
Elevation 36 ft 783 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 49.910000, -97.240000

Riga (RIX) to Winnipeg (YWG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada is 6,970 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 01:03 in Riga, it's 17:03 in Winnipeg. With a 8-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 Winnipeg (YWG) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 32° (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 Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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