RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
773 km
481 miles
SYZ
Shiraz
Iran
Distance
773 km
481 mi / 418 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH SYZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
IATA Code RUH SYZ
ICAO Code OERK OISS
City Riyadh Shiraz
Country Saudi Arabia Iran
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,920 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 29.540000, 52.590000

Riyadh (RUH) to Shiraz (SYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 773 kilometers (481 miles / 418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 12:16 in Riyadh, it's 12:46 in Shiraz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,871 feet between the two airports. Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Shiraz (SYZ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 230° (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 Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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