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SYZ to RCS: distance & flight time
Shiraz (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport) → Rochester (Rochester Airport)
3,042 mi
4,896 km · 2,644 nm
6h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,042 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYZ — Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport · Shiraz, Iran
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SYZ
- FAZ · Fasa Airport82 mi away
- JAR · Jahrom Airport89 mi away
- YES · Yasouj Airport102 mi away
- BUZ · Bushehr Airport114 mi away
Near RCS
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport33 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport42 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport17 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYZ from RCS?
The flight distance from Shiraz (SYZ) to Rochester (RCS) is 3,042 miles (4,896 km, 2,644 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYZ to RCS?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SYZ to RCS?
Nonstop service on SYZ–RCS depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shiraz and Rochester?
Rochester is 3.5 hours behind Shiraz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYZ to RCS?
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Why are some SYZ to RCS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SYZ–RCS tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.