MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,159 km
6,934 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
11,159 km
6,934 mi / 6,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

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MSP SYJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code MSP SYJ
ICAO Code KMSP OIKY
City Minneapolis N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 842 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 29.550000, 55.670000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 11,159 kilometers (6,934 miles / 6,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 12:10 in Minneapolis, it's 21:40 in Sirjan Airport. With a 9.5-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 5,004 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 338° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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