JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
2,877 km
1,788 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
2,877 km
1,788 mi / 1,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JWN RIX
Airport Name Zanjan Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JWN RIX
ICAO Code OITZ EVRA
City N/A Riga
Country Iran Latvia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,382 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 36.770000, 48.360000 56.920000, 23.970000

Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 2,877 kilometers (1,788 miles / 1,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iran 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 23:14 in Zanjan Airport, it's 21:44 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,346 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Zanjan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) follows a heading of 131° (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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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