JFK
New York
United States
10,634 km
6,608 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
10,634 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

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JFK SYJ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code JFK SYJ
ICAO Code KJFK OIKY
City New York N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 29.550000, 55.670000

New York (JFK) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 10,634 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 New York, 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 5,833 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 324° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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