Derbent to Shiraz flights
Shiraz lies 1,436 km (893 mi) south of Derbent, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Derbent | Shiraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Iran |
| Population | 105,965 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | -13 m (-43 ft) | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | MCX, 98 km out | SYZ, 10 km out |
Clocks in Shiraz are 30 min ahead of Derbent right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shiraz
Crossing from Russia into Iran: money changes from the Ruble to the Rial (IRR); the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Derbent
Derbent is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Shiraz
Shiraz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,345-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport | SYZ | 10 km (6 mi) | 14,345 ft | 4,927 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shiraz from Derbent?
1,436 km (893 mi) in a straight line, south of Derbent.
How long does it take to get from Derbent to Shiraz by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derbent and Shiraz?
Shiraz is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Derbent to Shiraz flights?
Typically Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ).
What currency do I need in Shiraz?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.