RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,023 km
635 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
1,023 km
635 mi / 552 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
58°
east northeast

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RUH SYJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code RUH SYJ
ICAO Code OERK OIKY
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Iran
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 29.550000, 55.670000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 1,023 kilometers (635 miles / 552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:34 in Riyadh, it's 05:04 in Sirjan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,797 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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