Beirut to Golestān flights
Golestān lies 1,443 km (897 mi) east of Beirut, +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 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.
| Beirut | Golestān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Iran |
| Population | 1.9 million | 240,000 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | IKA, 12 km out |
Clocks in Golestān are 30 min ahead of Beirut right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Golestān
Crossing from Lebanon into Iran: money changes from the Pound 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 Beirut
Beirut is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Golestān
Golestān is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), 12 km (7 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, 22 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 22 km (14 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 43 km (27 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Golestān from Beirut?
1,443 km (897 mi) in a straight line, east of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Golestān by air?
About 2 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 Beirut and Golestān?
Golestān is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Beirut).
Which airports are used for Beirut to Golestān flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA); Golestān also has THR, PYK.
What currency do I need in Golestān?
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.