IAD
Washington
United States
10,989 km
6,828 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
40°
northeast

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IAD SYJ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code IAD SYJ
ICAO Code KIAD OIKY
City Washington N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 312 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 29.550000, 55.670000

Washington (IAD) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 09:48 in Washington, it's 18:18 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 5,534 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 325° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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