RIX
Riga
Latvia
3,118 km
1,937 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
3,118 km
1,937 mi / 1,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RIX THR
Airport Name Riga International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code RIX THR
ICAO Code EVRA OIII
City Riga Tehran
Country Latvia Iran
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Tehran
Elevation 36 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 35.690000, 51.310000

Riga (RIX) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 3,118 kilometers (1,937 miles / 1,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Riga, it's 01:11 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,926 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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