The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 10,456 kilometers (6,497 miles / 5,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 02:03 in New York, it's 09:33 in Shiraz. 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 4,907 feet between the two airports. Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Shiraz (SYZ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 322° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.