Abu Dhabi to Robāţ Karīm flights
Robāţ Karīm lies 1,267 km (788 mi) north of Abu Dhabi, -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 22 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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| Abu Dhabi | Robāţ Karīm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iran |
| Population | 1.8 million | 105,393 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,038 m (3,406 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | IKA, 10 km out |
Clocks in Robāţ Karīm are 30 min behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Robāţ Karīm
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Iran: money changes from the Dirham 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 Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in Robāţ Karīm
Robāţ Karīm is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,772-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mehrabad International Airport (THR, 31 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 31 km (19 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 40 km (25 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Robāţ Karīm from Abu Dhabi?
1,267 km (788 mi) in a straight line, north of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Robāţ Karīm by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Robāţ Karīm?
Robāţ Karīm is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Robāţ Karīm flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA); Robāţ Karīm also has THR, PYK.
What currency do I need in Robāţ Karīm?
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.