JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
4,275 km
2,656 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
4,275 km
2,656 mi / 2,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA RIX
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JAA RIX
ICAO Code OAJL EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Afghanistan Latvia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,814 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 56.920000, 23.970000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 4,275 kilometers (2,656 miles / 2,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Afghanistan with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:45 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 15:15 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,778 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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