AJK
Araak
Iran
3,197 km
1,987 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
3,197 km
1,987 mi / 1,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
330°
north northwest

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AJK RIX
Airport Name Arak Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AJK RIX
ICAO Code OIHR EVRA
City Araak Riga
Country Iran Latvia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,440 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 56.920000, 23.970000

Araak (AJK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 3,197 kilometers (1,987 miles / 1,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:55 in Araak, it's 10:25 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,404 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Araak (AJK) 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 Arak Airport (AJK) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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