PHX
Phoenix
United States
12,893 km
8,011 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
12,893 km
8,011 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Phoenix
Heading
12°
north northeast

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PHX SYJ
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code PHX SYJ
ICAO Code KPHX OIKY
City Phoenix N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,135 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 29.550000, 55.670000

Phoenix (PHX) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 12,893 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 09:25 in Phoenix, it's 19:55 in Sirjan Airport. With a 10.5-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 4,711 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 349° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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