Baghdad to Dezful flights
Dezful lies 389 km (242 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 15 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.
| Baghdad | Dezful | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 7.2 million | 264,709 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | DEF, 6 km out |
Clocks in Dezful are 30 min ahead of Baghdad right now, so a 1 h 15 min journey lands 1 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dezful
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 Dezful
Dezful is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dezful Airport (DEF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,641-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dezful Airport (regional) | DEF | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,641 ft | 474 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dezful from Baghdad?
389 km (242 mi) in a straight line, east of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Dezful by air?
About 1 h 15 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 Dezful?
Dezful is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Dezful flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Dezful Airport (DEF).
What currency do I need in Dezful?
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.