EWR
Newark
United States
9,626 km
5,981 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
9,626 km
5,981 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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EWR RAS
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code EWR RAS
ICAO Code KEWR OIGG
City Newark Rasht
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 17 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 37.320000, 49.620000

Newark (EWR) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 9,626 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Newark, it's 21:49 in Rasht. With a 8.5-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 Rasht (RAS) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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