DTW
Detroit
United States
10,850 km
6,742 miles
SYZ
Shiraz
Iran
Distance
10,850 km
6,742 mi / 5,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
38°
northeast

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DTW SYZ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
IATA Code DTW SYZ
ICAO Code KDTW OISS
City Detroit Shiraz
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 4,920 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.540000, 52.590000

Detroit (DTW) to Shiraz (SYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 10,850 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 01:15 in Detroit, it's 09:45 in Shiraz. With a 8.5-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 4,275 feet between the two airports. Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Shiraz (SYZ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 329° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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