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RIX to SYZ: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Shiraz (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport)
2,343 mi
3,770 km · 2,036 nm
5h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+0.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,343 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 4m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- SYZ — Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport · Shiraz, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RIX
- HLJ · Barysiai Airport61 mi away
- SQQ · Šiauliai International Airport74 mi away
- PNV · Panevėžys Air Base85 mi away
- VNT · Ventspils International Airport96 mi away
Near SYZ
- FAZ · Fasa Airport82 mi away
- JAR · Jahrom Airport89 mi away
- YES · Yasouj Airport102 mi away
- BUZ · Bushehr Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from SYZ?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Shiraz (SYZ) is 2,343 miles (3,770 km, 2,036 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to SYZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIX to SYZ?
Nonstop service on RIX–SYZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riga and Shiraz?
Shiraz is 0.5 hours ahead of Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to SYZ?
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Why are some RIX to SYZ fares phone-only?
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