RAS
Rasht
Iran
13,130 km
8,159 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,130 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RAS SYD
Airport Name Sardar-e-Jangal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RAS SYD
ICAO Code OIGG YSSY
City Rasht Sydney
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Sydney
Elevation -40 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.320000, 49.620000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rasht (RAS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,130 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 18:55 in Rasht, it's 02:25 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.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rasht (RAS) follows a heading of 298° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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