DTW
Detroit
United States
11,000 km
6,835 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
11,000 km
6,835 mi / 5,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

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DTW SYJ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code DTW SYJ
ICAO Code KDTW OIKY
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.550000, 55.670000

Detroit (DTW) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles / 5,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Detroit, it's 19:55 in Sirjan Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,201 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 331° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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