SYD
Sydney
Australia
12,250 km
7,612 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
12,250 km
7,612 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
293°
west northwest

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SYD SYJ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code SYD SYJ
ICAO Code YSSY OIKY
City Sydney N/A
Country Australia Iran
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Tehran
Elevation 21 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 29.550000, 55.670000

Sydney (SYD) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 12,250 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Sydney, it's 23:40 in Sirjan Airport. 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 5,825 feet between the two airports. Sirjan Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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