KNR
Kangan
Iran
12,445 km
7,733 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,445 km
7,733 mi / 6,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KNR SYD
Airport Name Jam Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KNR SYD
ICAO Code OIBJ YSSY
City Kangan Sydney
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,173 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 27.820000, 52.350000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kangan (KNR) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,445 kilometers (7,733 miles / 6,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Kangan, it's 03:56 in Sydney. With a 7.5-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 2,152 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Jam Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kangan (KNR) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Jam Airport (KNR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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