Beirut to Karaj flights
Karaj lies 1,428 km (887 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 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.
| Beirut | Karaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Iran |
| Population | 1.9 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | PYK, 16 km out |
Clocks in Karaj are 30 min ahead of Beirut 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 Karaj
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 Karaj
Karaj is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Payam International Airport (PYK), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,005-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mehrabad International Airport (THR, 33 km), Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 33 km (21 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 49 km (30 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Karaj from Beirut?
1,428 km (887 mi) in a straight line, east of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Karaj 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 Beirut and Karaj?
Karaj is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Beirut).
Which airports are used for Beirut to Karaj flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Payam International Airport (PYK); Karaj also has THR, IKA.
What currency do I need in Karaj?
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.