Baghdad to Khomeynī Shahr flights
Khomeynī Shahr lies 669 km (416 mi) east of Baghdad, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
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| Baghdad | Khomeynī Shahr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 7.2 million | 277,334 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 1,595 m (5,233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | IFN, 33 km out |
Clocks in Khomeynī Shahr are 30 min ahead of Baghdad right now, so a 1 h 36 min journey lands 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khomeynī Shahr
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Baghdad
Baghdad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Khomeynī Shahr
Khomeynī Shahr is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 14,425-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport | IFN | 33 km (21 mi) | 14,425 ft | 5,059 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Khomeynī Shahr from Baghdad?
669 km (416 mi) in a straight line, east of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Khomeynī Shahr by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Khomeynī Shahr?
Khomeynī Shahr is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Khomeynī Shahr flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN).
What currency do I need in Khomeynī Shahr?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.