MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,044 km
6,863 miles
SYZ
Shiraz
Iran
Distance
11,044 km
6,863 mi / 5,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP SYZ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
IATA Code MSP SYZ
ICAO Code KMSP OISS
City Minneapolis Shiraz
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tehran
Elevation 842 ft 4,920 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 29.540000, 52.590000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Shiraz (SYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 11,044 kilometers (6,863 miles / 5,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 19:35 in Minneapolis, it's 05:05 in Shiraz. With a 9.5-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 4,078 feet between the two airports. Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Shiraz (SYZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 336° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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